Hilton Falls, Mon 29 May 2023, 8:45: 7.7 km, M/N

Sid led 21 hikers -- a recent high -- on one of Halton's better trails, shared today with many other groups. We were warned of mosquitoes, but they really only appeared when we stopped early on to apply repellent. Go figure!

Happy Anniversary, Sue & Tom!

Nancy's Queen of the Castle

So nice to see the fire pit without the COVID fencing

 

Up past the pothole -- eyes on the ground

Stairs to the Falls

Jim at the pothole

Lesley and friends emerge from the cedar woods

                     

Columbine

 

Hilton Falls -- in all its Spring glory...

Port Credit assorted flower shuffle, Thu 25 May 2023, 8:45 4.5 km. E/E, led by Tom

 The rhodos were just starting to appear, the azaleas were being shy and the tulips were mostly done, but it was a pleasant stroll regardless. 

The old gal is not what she used to be....

One of the more spectacular rhododendrons

A good turnout of 14

A very vivid azalea

Hikers were promised tulips; they got tulips

 

Smokey Hollow/Waterdown, Thu 25 May 2023, 8:15 - 7.5 km – S/D Fiona

 

Grindstone Creek grinding stones

Oriental poppies along Norman Pearson Side Trail with Carol, Fiona & Hubert

Annual Trillium Walk, Thu 19 May 2023, 8:45

 It may have been a little early for the Trilliums, but the Eastern Redbud made up for it.

Shell Park

The assembly point and collection by Colin

Tic-tac-toe anyone?

The Trilliums in evidence were pink, not white

 

Scotsdale-Bennett-Maureen Smith-Great Esker ST (whew!), Thu 18 May 2023, 8:15

 

The mandatory bridge shot: Andrea, Rita, Sid

Sid, Andrea, Rita and Richard -- fearless leader and photographer

River & Ruins, Mon 15 May 2023, 8:45

 A most unusual hike -- River & Ruins with no mud!! Sid led us on the loop in a clockwise fashion, and it was more pleasant than the typical counter-clockwise attack. The wildflowers were putting on a good show.

Jack-in-the-pulpit

Crossing the stream on an otherwise dry day

Dryad's Saddle - a perfect specimen

RBG Extended    May 15, 2023

Hike Leader:  Ann Giles  9.0 km  S/D

Features our hard working Hike Director and our Treasurer.

We now have a photo of our fearless leader (Thank you for the hike Ann) 

Our Tree-Hugging Treasurer wrapped around a Weeping European Beech
planted in 1836(? I may have mis-remembered the date). 

The Marsh.

Eastern Redbud in particular was at peak bloom.

 

Joshua Creek South - May 11, 2023  8:45 AM

Hike Leader: Sid Cebrowski   7.5 km   E/E

Speak no evil, hear no evil and see no evil.

 Hamming it up.

Niagara Glen           May 8, 2023   7:45 AM

Hike Leader:  Ann Giles  9.0 km   S/D 

12 hikers came out for the hike leader's favourite hike.

On the porta potties.

Resting up for the final push.

Don't know how we always end up here😁

DV - Spring Creek  May 8, 2023

Hike Leader:  Ian Porszt   8.0 km   M/N

Ian and his 15 followers reach the halfway point at the Dundas Valley HQ. No coffee available but washrooms were!

 

Dundas Valley - Spring Creek. May 8, 2023  8:45 AM

Hike  Leader: Ian Porsvt  8km  M/N

Ian and his 15 followers reach the halfway point at the Dundas Valley HQ. No coffee available but washrooms were!

Burlington Beach   May 4, 2023

Hike Leader:  Helgy Sinden     6.6 km   E/E

Helgy led these 15 urban hikers from one pier, through Burlington beach 

to the next pier at Spencer Smith Park.

Restricted area, do not enter.

Update on Burlington Green project

Lift bridge.

A funky group photo op.

Roberts Irwin Quarry - May 4, 2023  8:15 AM

Hike Leader: Fiona Nisbet  8.0 km  S/D

Fiona led 5 hikers creekside and in the woods for a fun morning.

Fiona, Christine, Rita & Nancy.

Rocks, trees and roots (and a little mud) to make the hike memorable.

 Fenwick Tulip Farm

May 3, 2023

On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 27 of us Pathfinders set of to Fenwick to visit the tulip farm.

Unfortunately, the day started out somewhat wet; however, it didn't dampen our spirits, as fun was had by all.

There were 2 million bulbs planted this year at the farm; most of them in bloom or different stages of bloom at this time, so we were surrounded by a beautiful sea of colour.

With our entrance fee, we were able to pick our own tulips. Some of us even purchased boxes of bulbs to bring home!

Afterwards, we headed over to Jordan House Tavern for lunch, where we took up a large portion of the restaurant. The server and the kitchen were wonderfully accommodating.

A big shout out to Margaret Lea who was the main photographer, and for Anita who provided one of the group pictures - Thank you both.

Our group at the Tulip Farm - Left to right - Katheryn, Colin, Ann, Brian, Louise, Bill, Franca, Margaret, Christal, Diane, Nancy, Judy, Pam, Pearl, Carol, Christine, Leanna, Sue, Andrea, Carolyn, Frank, Debbie, Lynn - MIA from the group pics are Joe Teixeira, Michael and Tina Agrell.

Bill & Diane.

Ann & Franca.

Carol's sandwich - as you can see the sandwich is larger than Carol!