Kelso Summit, Mon 27 Apr, 2026, 8:45

It was another classic Spring day -- moderate temps, lots of sunshine, mud that was avoidable, no bugs, ephemerals. No wonder there was a big turnout. Nancy led 24 hikers including Jay on a trial, and he says he's coming back. Nice work, Nancy!

One of the few tricky bits on this hike

Nancy and her charges at the top of the escarpment. Do NOT back up!

 

A crowd of Mayapples

A conveniently placed mountain-bike ramp

Christine & Jim power up one of the few slopes

Albion Hills, Apr 27 2026 @ 7:45

 Six hikers joined Ann on this sunny spring day. It had been a couple of years since this hike was last done, so most had forgotten about the many hills!!

The last hill?

Where's Waldo....can you spot the goose laying her eggs? a turtle?

There was much discussion about identifying spring ephemerals...clockwise from top left....bloodroot, hepatica (5-12 petals and lobed leaves that some think resemble a liver), another hepatica, and spring beauties (striped petals and long thin leaves)

Gelato at Four Corners in East Caledon

Iroquois Ridge, Thu 23 Apr 2026, 8:45

Leader Sid really arranged the weather for this one, and 21 hikers signed up as a result. And most turned up for the actual hike! It was not only a perfect day, but we also had one new hiker (Joanne) and two back from a winter absence (Denise and Cliff). Welcome! As a bonus, some Spring ephemerals (flowers, not hikers) appeared in the woods while many large pink magnolias were getting ready to put on a show. Thanks to Jane for the flower pix and Karen for the group shot. 

Who would dare run this gauntlet?

   

A surprise early Trillium -- one of only two we spotted

The trout lilies were much more advanced and numerous

Iroquoia Heights - Scenic Drive, Mon April 20, 2026 8:45am

Leader : Peter Issariotis

The group of 19 hikers joined Peter on his first experience leading the Monday morning late hike. Well Done!. Although into spring weather the temperature was colder than expected - some light snow fell at one point. Some fingers were cold but being in nature yields no complaints. This small Falls appears on climbing the bed of an old railway climbint the escarpment face after a bend where the grade become steeper.

Peeking through the wood a second falls is seen.

After climbing the escarpment on a side trail we decend again along the Bruce trail, The group is crossing a meadow watching for ground animals near streams and puddles.

Finally, we arrive in our comfort zone of a wooded area, although somewhat muddy. In this wood we passed a happy tribe on a Kindergarten outing who joyfully called out to us.

Seen here the lead hikers emerged from the wooded section of the Bruce main trail only to ...

... stumble on surprised Coyote. Naturally we dropped a small group to alert the Kindergarten tribe.

Confident on settling the safety of children, the hikers are ready to continue.

The group is photographed here just before the stair decending the escarpment to the Chedoke Golf course where the hike ended.

Congratulations to Peter and hearty thank you to the photographers !