Ball's Falls March 10, 2025 8:45 am

 Hike Leader:    Sid Cebrowski            7.0 km            E/N

  

Cootes Paradise South, March 3 2025, 8:45 am

A hilly and scenic hike of 7.5km.  Rated M/N.  

Hike Leader: John Burgers

The gang at Princess Point

 

Time for a break

 

Enjoying the view at Sassafrass Point

DV Main/Monarch/Rail - March 3, 2025 - 7:45 am

Hike Leader:    Andrea Kovacs            Distance:    10.1 km        Trail Rating:     M/N 

Iroquois Ridge, Thu 27 Feb 2025, 8:45

Jane Mitchell led a hardy band of 8 on a gloomy day that was nevertheless better than the forecast. The distance was 7.5 km, the rating E/E. 

 

DV Heritage & Main Loop. Mon, 24 Feb 2025, 8:45

10 hikers turned out for this 6.6 km M/N hike led by Tom Stephens. 

In contrast to the week before, the temperatures were moderate (3-4C) and the snow was well packed. The large amount of yellow snow attested to the presence of earlier dog walkers but we still needed crampons and poles, especially on the challenging hills, of which there were many. 

 

5 hikers took a break at the nearby Trail Centre, and 5 did not. Can you tell who's who? Hint: see below.

The final hill. By this time, there was blue sky -- much better than the rain that was predicted.

There are many ways to do the loop.

The patient 5. Can you guess who took the selfie?

Joshua Creek North, Thu 20 Feb 2025, 8:45

Leader: Hattie Cui    Distance 6.5 km (see note)  Rating E/E (see note)

 Hattie's first lead and she did a fine job. It was a challenge to get through the deep snow, but Hattie had warned us after her pre-hike. All agreed it was (a) beautiful and (b) really hard going, every step being worth two on a normal trail. So we did not feel we were cheating when we turned back at about the halfway point. Hattie, thank you!

Unprecedented amounts of snow!

 

Nine snow bunnies turned out for this outing.

 

 

Waiting for Tom & Sue at the shortcut.  (pic by Hattie)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waiting for the boys to catch up. Can't they walk and talk at the same time? (pic by Hattie)

 

RBG Hendrie Valley -- not! Mon 17 Feb 2025, 8:45

Wisely cancelled by Jim Douglas, with 7 hikers registered (and likely to drop out).

Waiting for a thaw

 

Bronte Harbour: where are the seals?

Crooks Hollow - Christie Loop February 10, 2025 8:45 am

Hike Leader:     Sid Cebrowski        7.0 km       Rated - E/N

Your more average group portrait!

Spencer Creek with 14 appreciative hikers

Maintained or not, it was a lovely outing

Not your average group portrait on a bridge

Iroquoia Heights & Scenic Drive Feb 3, 2025 8:45 AM

Scenic figure 8 loop on gravel paths and woodland trails, 7.9km, rated E-N Hike Leader: John Burgers

16 happy hikers

 

 

Interesting art in the woods

 

 

This trail is famous for the exercise staircase!!!

Crawford Lake - Twiss Rd. January 30, 2025 8:15 am

Hike Leader:    Christine Golfetto        8.0 km                M/D

Col William Pkwy, Thu 22 Sep 2016, 8:45 am (pix by Anita and Tom)

Col William Parkway Trail Oakville.

Oakville is well known for it's neighbourhood trail system of which the Wally Nisbet trail (aka Col William Pkwy trail) is one. The trail can be entered near Colonel William Woods Parkette.  It traverses along neighbourhood ravine paths. 

A view into the wooded area.

This trail is often used for winter hikes.

Pathfinders International  Foot Festival -     January 25, 2025

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 David’s birthday cake — before 70 seniors got to it.

  David responds to our good wishes on his 90th birthday