Lakeshore Cleanup and Appleby College, Thurs Oct15 @ 8:45

Many thanks to the fifteen pathfinders who came out on this cool, gray day to clean up Lakeshore Rd between Third and Fourth Lines!! There were lots of election signs, but almost no garbage this year.

And special thanks to Ross, who picked up the garbage bags at Fourth Line and dealt with them.

Teamwork😊

Most of the group.
We're missing Liz, Annie, and Ross.
Thanks for the picture, Hemant.

Eleven hikers continued on for a stroll through Appleby College

                      See you in the spring for the next clean-up.

Pretty River, Monday Oct 5 @ 7:45

It was a perfect day (~13 degrees) for the first of the Seven Rivers hikes. Seven hikers joined Ann for this cardio workout. 

Start of the hike and everyone is still smiling

There was lots of elevation

The reward--beautiful views of Pretty River Valley from Osler Bluffs

 These four climbed to the highest point on the Bruce Trail for the first time ever!!! It is 540 m high and can be found on the John Haigh Side

Trail. 

Next month--Mad River

Hendrie Valley President's Hike, Thu 24 September 2026, 8:45

 There was a good turnout for this annual hike, despite the fact that many of the regulars had just returned from 3 days in Parry Sound. We even had several new members and first-timers. Did they come for the exercise, the companionship, or the cuisine? Likely it was all three!

 Richard did a fine job of leading this eager crew, until ...

 

... a handful opted out of the hills and just enjoyed the lower valley. 

 

 

The full crew of 22 pose for the customary bridge shot before breaking up into 2 groups. 

 

Grindstone Creek was in its early autumn glory -- complete with salmon. 

President Kathy lays out the feast. 

A picnic is not complete without some wildlife. 

City View - McNally, Monday Sept 21 @ 8:45

 A perfect day for hiking, about 17, no bugs and the trail was dry. We welcomed three new hikers today for a total of nine. Hope they come back!!! Thank you for a great hike, Nancy.

The bridge picture

Admiring the view