Helen Whitson

Fifteen people came out on a perfect day to hike the trail starting at the site of the former store.

Because the trail head is on a road where very little parking is possible, we mostly carpooled from the Spilstead Community Hall. The hike proceeded south into Miquelon Provincial Park where we had our lunch.

The trail is in remarkably good condition, considering it hadn’t been looked after since last year.

Thanks to everyone who came out on this day, and to trail maintenance for their fine work, and to the landowners for their continuing permission. You will find more photos in the Flickr album.

Where we’re going next.

Six people came out on a beautiful sunny day. There was a bitter wind, but we were mostly in the trees and the ravine so it passed overhead most of the time.

We had about 5 cm of snow the previous day, so we were concerned about walking through that. As you know, the more fresh snow, the more energy it takes to walk.

But we were fortunate. There must be a lot of early-rising dog walkers that use the ravine, because a good part of the trail had already been compacted to form a single track. This was particularly true along the creek west of 50th Street. We had to break trail in only a few places, none too long.

Our hike started at the corner of 34th Avenue and 34th Street. The 9 km hike took just under an hour and a half each way. We had a nice warm lunch in the Jackie Parker shelter. No one else was at the shelter. And on the trail, it was mostly just us and the dog walkers.

Where we’re going next.