Thursday, September 30, 2021

Dundas Valley Rail Trail South, Thu 30 Sep 2021, 7:45 (pix by Ann)

Christine, Annette, David tackle steps built by giants!



Christine, Annette, David at Tiffany Falls --one of 3 falls visited this day

Queen for the Day (Ann's caption!)

 

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Balls Falls, Mon 27 Sep 2021, 8:45


A good turnout of 20 hikers on another perfect day

 

Mid-hike snack -- Merlot?

Mid-hike snack? NOT!


Mid-hike break

Not your usual flow in September

A sweep's view

Trying to focus ... (by Anita)

At the Upper Falls (by Anita)

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Joshua Creek South, Thu 23 Sep 2021, 8:45

Anita reaches for a fresh one (by Christine R)

Apple break down by the lake (by Christine R)

Yum! (by Christine R)

Jerusalem artichokes to add to the menu

It rained a lot last night but the morning was dry

Putting people in perspective

Margaret finds an apple the hard way...

And you thought Lake Ontario was flat?

Turkey tail mushrooms -- not for adding to the day's menu

 

Crook's Hollow - Christie Loop, Mon 20 Sep 2021, 8:45

Ready to hike and minding all the rules...

On the trail

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Nature's artistry

Christie Lake on a perfect day for our last hike of summer 2021

Some would call them weeds, but that seems harsh!

 

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Mt. Nemo, Mon 20 Sep 2021, 8:15

 

Matilda, Anita, and Karen (by Ann)

Enjoying the view on a perfect day (by Ann)

Monday, September 13, 2021

Albion Falls to Felkers Falls, Mon 13 Sep 2021, 8:15

 

Felkers Falls -- in all its late-summer glory

Bronte Creek Provincial Park West, Mon 13 Sep 2021, 8:45

Another perfect day for a hike (and Goldenrod)

Down by the Creek: Carol, Sue, Patricia, Christine R, Sid, David, Jim

The little-known Big Bend in Bronte Creek -- only visible through a panoramic lens

 

Thursday, September 9, 2021

President's Hike & Picnic: Culham & Riverwood, Thu 9 Sep 2021

 

Tablecloths and goodies

There was an excellent turnout of 31 hikers

And it was a perfect day for a hike. Simply perfect.

The "E2E" group prepares for the descent.

Richard surveys the track damage from the storm 2 nights ago.

Monday, September 6, 2021

Joint Labour Day hike : Kerncliff - McNally ST, Mon 6 Sep 2021

Jim kicks off a new season with 19 out on a perfect day.
No vultures were spotted today, just bikers and dog walkers...

Friday, August 27, 2021

14 Mile Creek, Thu 26 Aug 2021

The last of the summer hikes, and a nice turnout for new member Jackman. Long may you hike! Thanks to Colin for organizing these hikes once again.


 

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Wally's Walk, Thu 22 Jul 2021

It's been a busy summer for stormwater ponds, but this one is still green.

A sure sign of midsummer: the rudbeckia are appearing


At least Ken and Margaret were paying attention ...!


 

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Shell Park West, Thu 15 Jul 2021

 There was a full house of 25 to end COVID recovery Step 2. Although it was a hot and humid day (perhaps a prelude to a dark and stormy night?), it was all over by 10 am. 

Thanks to Joe for the pictures  -- once again. 




Friday, July 9, 2021

Indian Ridge and Mud Creek, Thu 8 Jul 2021

Mud Creek aka Indian Ridge

"Do we continue or do we go back?"

We go back!

 

Thursday, July 1, 2021

Clearview Avonhead, Thu 1 July 2021

            There was a good turnout for the first hike of Step 2 and the Summer season

                         It was not a long hike but it had its attractive woodsy stretches


                                            Ah, that Sir David!


                                            Red shirts for Canada Day. 


So what's with the orange shirt??