Hikes

Fourteen people came out in the fall splendour to hike the trail on the east side of Hastings Lake.

On this day, the horses were out on the fenced area that the trail runs through. It’s an obstacle course of tree trunks, which forces the horses to practice picking up their feet as they walk through. The horses were very friendly, and they walked with us all the way to our stile.

A landmark on this trail is the Two Stones, a couple of erratics now surrounded by woods.

Lunch was on Mottet Hill, a high spot with an unobstructed view of the land. On the way back, we took the road so that we could get a glimpse of Allen Bay, an extension of Hastings Lake.

Thanks to Lee for scouting and leading the hike, to Trail Maintenance for clearing the trails, to the landowners for their generous permission. You can see all the photos on Flickr.

Where we’re going next.

Twelve people came out to hike the Gwynne section of the Waskahegan Trail, under a beautiful October sky.

When we arrived, the group was huddled in the woods, taking shelter from the chilly wind. It’s time to put on the extra layer.

Along the way we were greeted by at least fifty? curious llamas. We are still trying to figure out the difference between llamas and alpacas (it’s the ears, I say). Our hike leader, John, did a great job keeping us moving, which meant bringing us out of the spell of these captivating creatures.

Here is the special marker we put up to honour long-time member and volunteer, Oscar Zawalsky.

Thanks to John for scouting and leading the hike, to the trail maintenance volunteers for their fine work, and to the landowners for their continuing permission. You can find all the photos on Flickr.

Where we’re going next.