It was a perfect day for a hike, with well-packed fresh snow pretty well covering all the ice of recent days. A very nice change, indeed, for the last hike before the new registration procedures kick in later this week. We savoured the freedom!
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| The heritage buildings were especially picturesque today |
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| The grist mill |
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| Taking a break at the Lower Falls |
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| An attractive panorama by Sid |
-5 and the trails were hard-packed snow. Twelve hikers continued with the waterfall theme started last Monday and visited Felker's and Devil's Punchbowl Falls.
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| Every hike needs a hill! |
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| Devil's Punchbowl--Upper Falls The trees had a thick ice covering |
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| Ken made gingersnaps for an after hike treat😊 |
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| Avoiding the ice: the recent rain and hard freeze were a formidable combination |
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| Sue demonstrated her new icers |
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| An icy hill that caused some detours |
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| A partial reprise of an earlier photo on this bench |
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| It was sunny -- but not enough to soften the ice |
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| Another good turnout: 17 hikers, with perfect weather organized by Ian |
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| Hard-packed snow was typical today. How long will it last? |
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| Some ice and some bare spots -- a little something for everyone! |
Another beautiful day for a hike....just above 0 and the trails were hard-packed snow.
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| Nine people joined Brian on today's hike. |
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| "Think anyone will notice if we turn back and skip the hills?" |
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| Providing that extra level of service!! |
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-18, feeling like -30 with wind🥶 It was very tempting to stay in bed this morning.
Thank goodness the sun was out and there was no wind!!!
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| Snacks on the trail |
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| Our first robin of the year!!! |
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| Flowers for every hiker....Brian certainly did raise the bar 💗 |
It was another day of blue skies (mostly) and pleasant temps -- perfect for a hike. And a new start -- from the golf course parking lot, which worked out well as it was well cleared of the recent snow.
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| The view from the parking lot. But we took the long way around to the top of the stairs. |
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| The Escarpment, seen from the Rail Trail. Eventually, we'd be up there. |
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| Helgy leads us through the Iroquoia Heights CA woods. No mud for a change! |
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| Frozen falls |
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| Well-used trails made the footing better |
Another beautiful morning for a hike...sunny with the temperature hovering slightly above 0, the trails were hard packed snow, and Michael and Arpi brought treats. It was a good day😁
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| A roaring fire and no one thought to bring hot dogs or marshmallows🙄 |
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| Today's route - thanks Ken |
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| On the Hilton Falls ST |
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| A little off trail, but well worth the detour |
