Bronte Creek Prov Park East, Thu 3 Jul 2025, 8:30

This was the first of the summer hikes -- once weekly with a start about an hour earlier than usual in hopes of beating the heat. Thanks to Colin Lea for once again putting the schedule together and voluntelling the leaders. 

Fourteen members turned out for this hike, led by Tom Although we had done it only weeks before, it seemed to be a different place with the recent vegetation growth. But the mud that can be a nuisance on this trail was minor and easily avoided. Measured distance was 7.2 km. Hard to believe the elevation gain reported by Alltrails was 53m.

Descending the berm. After that, it was easy!

 

 

Scotsdale - Duff Pit, June 30 2025

Eleven hikers joined Ann on this last hike of the season.

Nice to have some tree cover on a hot day.

Elevensies for us and the mosquitoes!

See you in the fall😊

 

Bronte Creek PP West, Thu 26 June 2025, 8:45

It was a perfect early summer day and John led us on a perfect early summer hike. While the pigs at the farm were less active than the humans, the whitetail deer posed patiently. A good day!

 

Donovan Bailey-Waterfront, Thu 19 Jun 2025, 8:45

Jane led us on a lovely local hike on the last day of Spring. It threatened rain but the morning stayed dry. Rain or shine, this turtle was going to do her thing. Laying eggs on the edge of a ball diamond may not be the best place for survival of the species, but it has to be better than the median of Upper Middle Road, where another laying snapper was spotted recently.... 

 

Starting out in tight formation

Kerncliff - McNally ST, Mon 16 June 2025, 8:45

 With some help from Sid, Hattie led us on a very nice late Spring hike. 

 

Speyside Pear Tree, Mon 16 June 2025, 7:45

 Andrea led a small but merry band through the woods and past some good examples of late Spring plants. No pear trees were spotted, however. 

The group -- less the leader

Mayapple

Flowering Raspberry

 

 

Wally's Walk, Thu 12 Jun 2025, 8:45

 Braving the threat of rain (and even a few drops), Hattie led her band on one of the most demanding walks imaginable -- demanding in terms of the number of unmarked intersections, that is. She did superbly and not a soul was lost. 

 

Kelso Summit, Mon 9 Jun 2025, 8:45

Tom led an enthusiastic group of 15 hikers who enjoyed being back on this scenic trail after a long absence. Trail conditions were good, with no mud to speak of and no bugs. Operationally, it was a superbly timed outing as the rain, which was threatening for some time, held off until the final hundred meters.😁

 

Dame's Rocket is having a good year

And so are the pileated woodpeckers

Crook’s Hollow and Christie Lake, Mon 9 Jun 2025, 7:45

 This hike was enjoyed by 11 hikers lead by Andrea, pix by Josie

 

A 13km hike that starts at Webster Falls

Walking on cobblestone bridge that crosses Spencer Creek

Another view of the Webster Falls

Dame’s rocket covers both sides of the trail

Past-president Brian enjoying his retirement

Along the trail we saw a turtle laying eggs

On our way back, we met a couple securing the turtle eggs that we saw earlier. They said gestation ranges from 45 to 90 days.

The sign needs fixing.

Glen Abbey Trails, Thu 5 Jun 2025, 8:45

Helgy led a diminished but determined band of 13 hikers through the mist and light drizzle that cleared miraculously after the first 5 minutes. It was a great time for spotting wildflowers and other specimens. 

 

Sid, identified by the Seek app as "human." 

Helgy says she believes in leading from the rear. And she means it. 

Oxtail Daisies

 

Solomon's Seal

Poppies

 

Dryad's Saddle -- a good 20 cm across

Dame's Rocket in the distance to distract from the burdock

 

Beauty behind the car dealerships

 Ross & Tom -- "sweeping" or loafing?

                       

DV Headwaters Trail, Thu 5 June 2025, 8:15

 Christine & fellow hikers found a good patch of Dame's Rocket and a nicely refurbished ruin. And, no doubt, some companionship on the trail. 

 

Hilton Falls South, Mon 2 June 2025, 8:45

 It was a picture-perfect day for a hike: lots of water going over the Falls, no mud or insects, and a healthy turnout of 13 hikers for a lovely loop led by Tom.

 

Boyne Valley, Mon 2 June 2025, 7:45 (pictures by Josie)

10 hikers joined Brian O’Heare for the Boyne Valley hike.

View from Murphy’s Pinnacle