Monday, February 27, 2023

Sydenham Lookout to Tew Falls, Mon Feb 27 2023, 7:45

Another beautiful hiking day...0 degrees and we did need icers.


13 hikers joined Brian. 


The first part of the hike was a bit challenging.


5 minutes in and someone already looks knackered!!


Tew Falls - Hamilton's tallest waterfall and the second tallest in southern Ontario








Monday, February 20, 2023

Albion Falls to Felkers Falls (and back), Mon 20 Feb 2023, 8:45

 Ian had a perfect day to lead his band of 12 from waterfall (good flow) to trickle, and back. There were lots of families out, as befits the day and the weather. 

Thanks to the passing stranger who took this

 
The last (?) uphill

Red Hill Valley Drive 1

Red Hill Valley Drive 2

Felkers Trickle

Albion Falls


Devil's Punchbowl - Dofasco 2000 Trail, Mon Feb 20 2023, 8:00

 A total of 15 hikers were out today for a mix of easy walking along the Dofasco Trail and a cardio challenge on the Bruce Trail. Thanks to Ken and Steve for the trail maintenance on the Dofasco Trail.


As always, there were ups and....

downs, and a fair amount of mud.

Thank you Lesley and Steve, for picking out an elevensies spot with good seating

Enjoying a bit of sun on this cool day.

Saturday, February 18, 2023

Joshua Creek South, Thu 16 Feb 2023, 8:45

 Our 21 hikers had a mid-February surprise: no ice, just minor mud patches. The complete absence of wind compared to the day before made the stretches along Lk Ontario unusually pleasant. 

A harmless-looking crowd, so why do the ducks move offshore??

Old people living dangerously...

 

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Terra Cotta Railway February 13, 2023 7:45am

Hike Leader: Brian O'Heare 11.4 km M/N

 Brian led 10 happy hikers on a sunny morning.






 

Monday, February 13, 2023

Crawford Lake February 13, 2023  8:45am

Hike Leader: Ian Porszt, 6.2 km E/N 

Great turnout and Spring-like conditions

On the escarpment edge



Crawford Lake on AllTrails map.




Monday, February 6, 2023

Bronte Creek PP West February 6, 2023 8:45am

Hike Leader: Tom Stephens, 8.5 km  E/E


18 hikers braved the hard-packed snow and occasional ice to complete a pleasant loop in the park


 Bronte Creek -- down in the valley


Our route according to AllTrails


 

Friday, February 3, 2023

Crawford Lake Twiss Road - February 2, 2023


Michael's group of 8 hikers enjoyed a sunny winter hike with fresh snow.







Thursday, February 2, 2023

 Rattray Marsh - February 2, 2023 8:45


Walking ever so carefully on the icy slope 


The boardwalks were clearer of ice (except the ones that weren’t).


Quiet in the marsh