Niagara Glen, Mon May 30 2022, 7:45

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Seven hikers came out to Niagara Glen and hiked the Whirpool and Main Loop Trails. It was a challenging day, but well worth it and we will be back to try out some of the other trails.

We tried, but couldn't avoid the water dripping off of the rocks.

Drying off at whirlpool table rock

 

In awe of the boulders

Enjoying a well-deserved apres-hike beverage.

Rhodendron Garden + Port Credit, Thu 26 June 2022, 8:45

The azaleas, redbud and mica cap mushrooms were all in fine form for this annual outing, but it was early for the rhododendrons on this traditional date. Regardless, we had a pleasant walk along the waterfront and extended it into Port Credit on the far side of the river. 

L-R: Jim, Liz, Sandra, Annie, Sue, Susan, Carol, Judy, David, Andrea.

Mica cap mushrooms

One of the more advanced rhodos!

The redbud are having a good year.

Kelso Glen Eden ST, Mon 23 May 2022, 8:45

 It was a perfect holiday Monday (Victoria Day) and many mountain bikers were out enjoying the trails. And generally being respectful of slower hikers. 

Looks tempting -- maybe another time?

We found a few good clusters of Mayapples

There was storm damage two days earlier; Ian negotiates some of it here.

L-R: Tom, Sue, Ian, Walter, Deb, Karen (our leader), Andrea, Liz. Thanks to the friendly hiker who offered to take the pic.

Shell Park Trillium Trek, Thu 19 May 2022, 8:45

A grey morning did not keep this hardy band away from the annual Trillium Tromp and a welcome to new hiker Andrea

 Helgy salutes the Nisbet family for their support of trail maintenance

A rare green stripe trillium with six petals

One of the few good clumps of trilliums. This was not their finest year.

Joshua Creek South, Thu 12 May 2022, 8:45

 Karen led us on a lovely mud-free hike down to Lk Ontario. And back!

Trilliums - not a lot but a good start

A good turnout of 17

Stopping for a history lesson

Down by the lake -- the "Great Adventure"

Another sign of Spring

Speyside Main & ST, Thu 12 May 2022, 8:15 (pix by Sid)

 
On a perfect Spring Day, the marsh marigolds and other beauties were out in their glory. 

 

              Fiona, Carol, Christine and Helgy -- waiting patiently for Sid to catch up?

 

DV Ancaster Mill - Sherman Falls, Mon 9 May 2022, 8:45 (pix by Jim)

People watching deer watching people. Can you spot all 4?

Gathering at Sherman Falls

An extra leg to Tiffany Falls

Colin captures Tiffany Falls

 

McCraney Valley Nipegon. Thu 28 Apr 2022, 8:45 (pix by Sid)

 

Scotsdale/Silver Creek, Mon 9 May 2022, 7:45

 18C and sunny....a great day for a hike.

Six hikers came out....
the rest of our crew were up in the Peninsula working on their E2E

Lots of technical stuff 

Northern (spring) azure

The accidental artsy shot

Crawford Lake/Nassagaweya Canyon, Thurs 5 May 2022, 8:30

Three hikers joined Richard on this sunny day.

It was slow going over the rocks

 

Rouge Urban Park Trip

We woke up to a gray, drizzly morning, but Anita's early morning
email guaranteed us sun in Pickering and that the trip was a go!

Waiting for the train in Clarkson

Sixteen hikers joined Anita on today's excursion.

Dundas Valley Rail North, Mon 2 May 2022, 8:00

 It was a gray day with just a bit of drizzle.

Nine hikers joined Brian

It only gets better!!!

Along Spencer Creek in Dundas

Arpi has promised to plan a hike for us in Wasaga Beach, once she gets settled in. Mike....thanks for the Dundee Cake!!!

Roberts Irwin Quarry, Thurs 28 Apr 2022, 8:15

It was a cool start, but it didn't take long to warm up. 

Ian's becoming quite the expert on using his phone delay timer! 

There were a few rocky bits....

....and lots of hills.