Limehouse, Thurs 31 March 2022, 8:30

We started after the morning rain and finished just as the winds were picking up.

Six hikers joined Annette on her first hike of the year

"You are here"

The trails varied from ice covered to muddy.

Dundurn - Hamilton Harbour, Mon 28 Mar 2022, 8:45

There was a good turnout on this surprisingly cold day, with a brisk North wind making the temperatures feel like ... the forecast! Take pity on Ann who signed up for this hike to avoid the mud expected on the earlier hike. Well, that mud must have been frozen and the trees likely protected the hikers from the wind. Wisely and with much approval, Helgy cut this one short, but we still managed 7 km. 

Burlington Bay: nothing like a little fresh snow to brighten things up

Infrastructure at its finest

If they look chilly, it because they were!

Orchard Park & Twelve-Mile Trail, Thu 24 March 2022, 8:45

 This is a newish hike, developed by Anita, with credit to Sean and Mary O'Sullivan, who discovered the pleasant chip-covered trail looking down on Bronte Creek and stretching between Dundas St. and the back entrance to the provincial park.

The way it used to be around here

Bill, Sue, Judy, David, Dianne, Diane, Margaret, Ann, Sid, Colin, Tom (behind the camera)

Just about the nicest surface to walk on -- wood chips

"Orchard Central Woodlot". It looks like the loggers got all the big ones.

 

Brittania to 8th Side Road, Thu 24 Mar 2022, 8:15

 It was a challenge in spots after a heavy overnight rain: perfect for a side excursion to River & Ruins!

Lowville Park

Anita and Carolyn

Taking a break: Michael

Christine

Anita and Helgy

Helgy and Carol at the grand traverse

Tout le gang, including the leader

Michael seems to have a sour one!

East Bank Inner Valley (16-Mile Creek), Mon 21 March 2022, 8:45

 Spring's start was close to perfect on this favourite trail: sunny and warm (but not too), with mostly bare ground and only a little mud. 

Headed down to the valley floor

Undaunted by the chained-off stairs, the group plunges ahead...

And back up: it felt steeper than it looks!

 A good turnout of 17

Rattlesnake Crawford Lake, Mon 21 Mar 2022, 8:00

 Another great day for a hike. Trails were a mix of ice covered, and bare with a couple of slightly muddy spots. 

Marleen's happy face.

Nassagaweya Canyon, the mushroom farm, and turkey vultures.

Taking a break

Hilton Falls North, Thu 17 Mar 2022, 8:15 (pix by Sid)

Debbie and Ian at the Falls

Carolyn, Carol, Christine, Liz, Helgy and Anita up the Creek

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The ice season appears to be ending...

 

Taplow Creek GlenOak, Thu 17 Mar 2022, 8:45

Big smiles as the fog lifted

Can you tell what day it is?

 

Forty Mile Creek - Grimsby, Thu 3 Mar 2022, 8:15

 Sid and Ian captured a lovely view (Sid) and a group of happy hikers (Ian) on a bright blue day near Grimsby.

Westoak & Fourteen Mile Creek, Thu 3 March 2022, 8:45

 Three (3!!) new hikers joined us today for an icy introduction to the joys of winter hiking. It was a truly beautiful day and the sun glinting off the ice just added to the ambiance. :) 

The new registration requirements were not enough to keep this crowd away.

Fourteen Mile Creek in all its late-winter glory.

40 Mile Creek, Thurs 3 Mar 2022, 8:30

Nine hikers joined Ian today on a modified hike as the trail near the lake and the bridge were closed. 

The icers were on and off several times.

Climbing up to Beamer Memorial CA was relatively easy...

 

Going down was a wee bit trickier.