Last fall the TRCA did a survey of use on the Glen Major/Walker Woods property. That was just a snapshot. They’re back at it again to see what the trends are in the use of the property. So if you’re approached at the parking lot to do a survey please participate.
The parking lot survey is not the only way to be counted though. The TRCA has set up a survey that you can fill out online. Please take 15 minutes and fill it out.The survey concludes June 12th so don’t delay.
Question 9 is the “additional comments” field. Please make sure to fill this one out. It is what will allow you to discuss the other thing not covered in the survey, like removal of hazard trees (are you pro or con?), more advanced single track perhaps, a trail naming system maybe. Don’t use these ideas unless they really are your concerns as well.
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Follow-up comment rss or Leave a TrackbackI went out yesterday alone on June 8th, 2009 at 2:00pm for a mountain bike ride leaving from an area known as 3 Rocks heading towards the towers at Durham Forest. On my return approximately one hour later I was travelling about 27mph down an incline @ Latitude 44.0136 Longitude -79.09681 I believe on the TransCanada trail between post # 21 & #38 when I was struck from behind by a very large bird. It grabbed the back of my helmet ( I have talon marks at the base and both sides) and then the body seemed to hit me forcing me forward causing me to fall off my bike at high speed. When I looked up just before hitting the ground I saw a large brownish bird with a very large wing span that disappeared quickly into the trees. It happened so quickly that I cannot give an accurate description other then brown with maybe some lighter spots on the underside. Then it was squawking and carrying on in the woods. I drove off slowly with my broken/sprained thumb, cuts and bruises back to 3 rocks.
I have no idea what the bird was. I can only assume that there must be a nest somewhere in the vicinity and the bird felt threatened. A friend has provided me with a map and a possible bird that might fit the description.
I wondered whether anyone else has had this experience in the Glen Majors/ Durham Forest area. I wanted to bring this to the proper authorities attention. I would be pleased to receive any feedback on my experience. Hopefully this will not happen to anyone else riding the same area. I plan on continuing to ride in the forest but will try to be more aware.
Thank you and have a good day.
Rick
I just had a similar thing happen at Long Sault CA this morning. Was some kind of hawk but we didn’t get THAT close with the bird, so no crashes. I guess all the CA could do is post warnings but may be too late for this year as I imagine that the young will be airborne soon. Or they may just say its wilderness… nuff said.
Like you mentioned, be aware, and ride safe always.
Mark