Roberts & Irwin Quarry, Thu 4 June 2026, 8:15

Hattie Cui lead 11 hikers on a good day along on one of Pathfinders favourite trails through Silver Creek Conservation Area -- 8 km of S-D hiking

The title suggests we took in two side trails to the main Bruce trail. These took us along scenic escarpment vistas and through mature forests.

Roberts side trial goes through woods and includes pond views from a boardwalk before climbing the escarpment. It rejoins the main Bruce Trail at the edge of the Silver Creek Valley. The trail is named after Mr. and Mrs. George Roberts who maintained this section of Bruce Trail for many years.

Irwin Quarry side trail follows the old Irwin Quarry access road. It reconnects with the main Bruce Trail, making a loop. Although the area was replanted, you can still see exposed limestone.

We were happy to be shaded under the forest canopy on this sunny day, happily ending around noon when the ambient peaked at 30 Celsius.

 

Thank you Hattie for organizing a lovely morning hike.