Joshua Creek North, Thu 20 Feb 2025, 8:45

Leader: Hattie Cui    Distance 6.5 km (see note)  Rating E/E (see note)

 Hattie's first lead and she did a fine job. It was a challenge to get through the deep snow, but Hattie had warned us after her pre-hike. All agreed it was (a) beautiful and (b) really hard going, every step being worth two on a normal trail. So we did not feel we were cheating when we turned back at about the halfway point. Hattie, thank you!

Unprecedented amounts of snow!

 

Nine snow bunnies turned out for this outing.

 

 

Waiting for Tom & Sue at the shortcut.  (pic by Hattie)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waiting for the boys to catch up. Can't they walk and talk at the same time? (pic by Hattie)

 

RBG Hendrie Valley -- not! Mon 17 Feb 2025, 8:45

Wisely cancelled by Jim Douglas, with 7 hikers registered (and likely to drop out).

Waiting for a thaw

 

Bronte Harbour: where are the seals?

Crooks Hollow - Christie Loop February 10, 2025 8:45 am

Hike Leader:     Sid Cebrowski        7.0 km       Rated - E/N

Your more average group portrait!

Spencer Creek with 14 appreciative hikers

Maintained or not, it was a lovely outing

Not your average group portrait on a bridge

Iroquoia Heights & Scenic Drive Feb 3, 2025 8:45 AM

Scenic figure 8 loop on gravel paths and woodland trails, 7.9km, rated E-N Hike Leader: John Burgers

16 happy hikers

 

 

Interesting art in the woods

 

 

This trail is famous for the exercise staircase!!!

Crawford Lake - Twiss Rd. January 30, 2025 8:15 am

Hike Leader:    Christine Golfetto        8.0 km                M/D

Col William Pkwy, Thu 22 Sep 2016, 8:45 am (pix by Anita and Tom)

Col William Parkway Trail Oakville.

Oakville is well known for it's neighbourhood trail system of which the Wally Nisbet trail (aka Col William Pkwy trail) is one. The trail can be entered near Colonel William Woods Parkette.  It traverses along neighbourhood ravine paths. 

A view into the wooded area.

This trail is often used for winter hikes.

Pathfinders International  Foot Festival -     January 25, 2025

  P I F F   1 2

  Cathy Plewes describes her mountain adventures

 David’s birthday cake — before 70 seniors got to it.

  David responds to our good wishes on his 90th birthday

 

 Sydenham Lookout to Tew's Falls - January 23, 2025   8:15 am

Hike Leader:    Nancy Lam                8.0 km                M/N

Scotsdale - Silver Creek IRCC      January 20, 2025   7:45 am

Hike Leader:    Fran De Brabandere            12.3 km            M/D

 

 McCraney Valley - Nipigon        January 16, 2025    8:45 am

Hike Leader:    Jane Mitchell                 7.5 km                E/E

Devil's Punchbowl - Dofasco 2000    January 13, 2025    7:45 am

Hike Leader:    Richard Olley            10.0 km            S/N

Twelve hikers joined Richard on the hike. The temperature hovered around 0 but it felt much colder. Thankfully we had the wind in our backs for the first part of the hike and were on the side of the escarpment in the woods for the last part.

Taking a breather while Richard puts on his icers.

Bronte Provincial Park East    January 9, 2025        8:45 am

Hike Leader:    Tom Stephens             7.0 km            E/N

 13 hikers appreciated the frozen mud of the berm.

  On the trail, shrugging off the cold.

Dundas Valley - Rail North        January 13, 2024    7:45 am

Hike Leader:    Andrea Kovacs            13.0 km            M/N

 

Albion Falls to Felker's      January 6, 2025        8:45 am

Hike Leader:     John Burgers              7.6 km          M/N

 "Friends of Albion Falls.

 Frozen Felkers Falls.

 AGM HIKE

Donovan Bailey Waterfront to Mo's Restaurant      Jan 2, 2025 

We had a great turn out for our 2025 AGM meeting, followed by a hike on the Donovan Bailey Waterfront Trail, lead by Brian O'Heare, working up a appetite as most of the hikers turned up at Mo's Family Restaurant for lunch. Don't forget the doggie bag going back home for most.

 

Tews Falls to Christie Lake       December 23, 2024      7:45 am

Hike Leader:    Ann Giles            14.6 km                S/D

 Six hikers joined Ann for a new early morning hike starting at Webster's Falls and going around Christie Lake