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

Van Wagner Beach, Mon 13 Sep 8:45, 7.7 km, E-E (5 m elevation gain!)

If only every hiking day had weather like this. This was the perfect day for getting back into the groove -- and avoiding hills! Michael led a group of 16 who made full use of this wide path to chat and socialize. But soon we learned we had to share it with cyclists.... No problem, we still managed to walk, chat, and admire the lake and the sky. 

 

Dundurn Castle - Hamilton Harbour 2 (later and slower): Mon 7 Sep 2026, 8:45 (M/E, 7.7 km)

 With the able assistance of Michael, who delivered a few timely safety reminders, Sid led a group of 15 from the castle to the harbour and back. We had perfect weather for welcoming 2 brand-new hikers and one returning after a long absence. 

We may have missed the parade, but we had a pleasant urban walk all the same. 

                                     Pausing on the long decent

          Our route was shared with many others enjoying perfect holiday weather

          Our efforts to recruit some younger members were not successful....

                An impressive mural as we neared Dundurn Castle on our return
 

Dundurn Castle - Hamilton Harbour, Monday Sept 7 2026 @ 7:45

 It was the first hike of the 2026/27 season and we lucked out with blue skies and temperatures in the mid 20's. Ten hikers joined Ann on this 14 km urban hike along the Hamilton waterfront.

Thanks to Ivan, we were able to do a group selfie

There was lots to see in Cootes Paradise

Learning about some Hamilton history

And the best part....eating ice cream while watching the Labour Day parade!