Bronte Creek Prov Park West, Mon 27 Dec 2021, 8:45

Ross and Walter interview a potential new Pathfinder

A grey day, but a good day: little mud, ice or snow

Debbie and David admire the big old oak -- from the 17th C!

 

Our route -- 8.7 km

Munn and Shannon Creeks, Thu 23 Dec 2021, 8:45

 Jim addresses a good turnout for the annual Christmas Eve Eve hike... 

River & Ruins/Lowville, Mon 20 Dec 2021, 8:45

 
It was a grand day for a hike and to say goodbye to Fall. This was our first time on this hike since April 2019 and there have been some changes, thanks to the volunteer trail maintenance crew who removed hazards and created a couple of new side trails. However, the Ruin needs work and if it goes much longer, we may have to rename this trail! The other change is the new and expanded (and very rough) parking lot, which deserves a rare rating of E-D. We hope that's temporary.

One of the few climbs -- outside of Lowville Park!

Apparently the ruins are to regenerate on their own. Budget cuts?

There was enough snow to be attractive, but footing was still good.

Bronte Creek, in all its glory

Listening with rapt attention to our leader Colin

"Twas the night before Christmas ..."

Erindale - Sawmill Creek, Thu 16 Dec 2021, 8:45

Another good turnout, for a trail a bit more urban than most

Six feet apart -- of course!

                                           The Credit River from on high

Definite potential as a Pathfinders clubhouse

Credit River -- from down low

 

Smokey Hollow Waterdown, Thu 16 Dec 2022, 8:15 (pix by Fran)

Fran, Christine, Carolyn, and Carol

Bridge maintenance needed?

Family resemblance? Carolyn meets her brother doing trail maintenance

The great overhang

Grindstone Creek near Waterdown

 

RBG Rock Chapel, Mon 13 Dec 2021, 8:45

Borer's Falls with a good flow of water for mid-December

Along the escarpment, following leader Ian

A great day for a good turnout of 17. Thanks to the passing young dad for this picture.

 

DV - Rail/Main/Monarch, Mon 13 Dec 2022, 7:45

A water break on the Spring Creek Trail.
Brian and Michael took us on the scenic route instead of the Rail Trail.

There was a fair amount of damage after Friday night's windstorm. 

Boots and pants will need to be cleaned after this one!
Thankfully, no one fell in.

 Our second elevensies!!! It was a good day. :-)

Wine + Cheese + A Light Stroll, Fri 10 Dec 2021

The evening began with an unprecedented and very welcome wine and cheese social, with thanks to Julie, Nicole and the Town of Oakville. There was a full house (49 members) and we successfully worked off our indulgence with a neighbourhood stroll to take in the lights. 

Palermo West, Thu 9 Dec 2021, 8:45

 

Big smiles despite the grey skies

A sure sign of a morning without wind

Where to? Grandmother's house?

DV Heritage Main Loop, Thu 9 Dec 2021, 8:15

 Pictures by Fran (which explains why she is not shown!)

Michael, Helgy, Carol, Christine, Karen -- smiling despite the dull day

                                        Many steps later, still in the same order!

Mount Nemo, Mon 6 Dec 2021, 8:45

Sid captures his group trying to keep up

 

A big old cedar -- perhaps a senior?

Margaret, Anita, Colin: "What are we doing here?"

11 brave and sodden souls. (Actually, it didn't rain THAT much!). Note the nice table. Or is it a bench?

Escarpment view: spectacular even with mist and cloud

RBG North Shore extended, 7:45

In spite of a forecast of rain, snow, and strong winds, 9 hikers came out to explore the RBG trails.

"I'd rather be home instead of on this trail"....Ken Thacker

Boots will need some cleaning this afternoon

Most trails were easy, but we did manage to find a few hills

Time to hibernate?