Ministik Williams Lake to Fire Tower hike

Seventeen people came out on a beautiful blue-sky day to hike the Ministik trail south.

We paused to admire Williams Lake. Its water shimmered under the September blue sky. We’ve been noticing that the leaves on the trees have not yet started to turn colour, and it’s already September 10.

This trail has two landmarks of interest.

The first, of course, is the old firetower. This is where we stopped for lunch.

The second landmark was new to most of us. It’s likely you won’t see unless you know to look for it across the field. It’s the chimney of an old cabin, at least a hundred years old. In the wintertime, Skidooers create a track to it.

Thanks to Helen for scouting and leading the hike and to trail maintenance for keeping the trail clear. You can find more photos on Flickr.

Where we’re going next.

West Battle River Hike

Nine people came out on a fine summer day to hike the West Battle River eastward from Gwynne.

This section of the trail has just two hills to climb, one in and one out. We learned to just take them slow and steady, and you’ll appreciate them even more.

The fields are full of late summer flowers in purple and yellow.

Thanks to Lee for scouting and leading the hike, to trail maintenance for keeping the trail clear, and to the landowners for their continuing permission. You can see all the photos on Flickr.

Where we’re going next.