South Huron Trail Mobile
The South Huron Trail Mobile makes the South Huron Trail accessible to individuals and groups who would not otherwise be able to enjoy the beauty of the trail in this way.
This is possible thanks to donations and volunteers so this service can be developed and maintained.
Who can use the Trail Mobile?
The Trail Mobile is for people with physical mobility challenges.
Trail rides are possible thanks to volunteer drivers. Rides depend on driver availability and weather.
How to book the Trail Mobile:
Eligible individuals can book a time for a ride on the trail by calling Ausable Bayfield Conservation during normal working hours, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Contact will then be made with a volunteer driver.
Call 519–235–2610 or 1–888–286–2610 to book your ride.
To learn more click on these links:
- South Huron Trail Mobile Fact Sheet – 1 MB (Large) PDF file
- South Huron Trail Mobile Flyer – 500 KB (Large) PDF file
The South Huron Trail Mobile: Bringing an accessible nature trail to more people ...
The length of the ride depends on the interests of the riders. Some go for just half an hour from MacNaughton Park in Exeter to the Stirling Bridge. Others spend more than an hour and travel all the way from Exeter out around Morrison Dam Conservation Area and back into town. People can enjoy the birds and squirrels along the trail. There’s something new every season.
To book a ride on the Trail Mobile, please contact Ausable Bayfield Conservation at 519-235-2610 or toll-free 1-888-286-2610 and staff will link the public with the volunteer drivers. There is no fee but donations are welcome.
Donors make it possible to buy new South Huron Trail Mobile, providing nature experience to more people who have limited mobility
New South Huron Trail Mobile has room for five passengers; volunteer drivers provide accessible outdoor nature appreciation opportunity to people who could not enjoy this trail experience otherwise
Generous local donors have made it possible to buy a new South Huron Trail Mobile to provide nature appreciation opportunities to more people with limited mobility. The new Trail Mobile has space for up to five passengers. The previous cart had room for only three passengers.
There is also a canopy on the Trail Mobile to provide some protection, from unexpected raindrops, for drivers and passengers.
Nathan Schoelier is Stewardship, Land and Education Manager with Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA). He said he is always amazed at the generosity of the people in the community.
“This new South Huron Trail Mobile is only possible thanks to the generosity of our donors,” he said. “I would like to thank donors Bob Down, Norm Eckel, and Jim and Fran Sweitzer for their generosity.”
The project is supported in part by the AccessSLED grant, an initiative of the Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee to improve accessibility across the County of Huron.
The donors are making nature appreciation and outdoor recreation accessible for people who could not have this trail experience otherwise, he said.
“No words can fully capture how much we appreciate what they have done and how big a difference they are making in people’s lives.”
He added that the South Huron Trail Mobile is only possible thanks to the dedication and commitment of volunteer drivers Norm Eckel and Jim Hayter.
“We are pleased to be able to work closely with such a motivated community and help them see their vision through,” Schoelier said. “This is a unique opportunity that allows more people to experience and appreciate the natural world around them.”
People with limited mobility, who would like to enjoy nature on the South Huron Trail, on the Trail Mobile, can contact Ausable Bayfield Conservation, during regular business hours, at 519-235-2610 or toll-free 1-888-286-2610 to arrange a ride and they will contact the volunteer drivers. Rides depend on volunteer availability and weather.