Hiking with Friends

 Iroqouia Section - Guelph Line (81.6) to Grindstone Falls (71.2) - April 18, 2024.      Thursday's hike was originally posted as a 10.5 km hike, and as you know most of us won't get out of bed for less than 10 km. So, luckily our hike was increased by 3.5 km due to the Dundas Street roadworks expansion.   Stats for the hike say we hiked 13.7 km., with a 250 m. gain in elevation, in 4 hrs and 15 minutes.       We assembled at roadside parking along Guelph Line in front of the stile. Joining in are Steve R. (photos and sweep), Andrew (photos), Frank, Ron B., Nancy, Andrea, Josie, Marleen, Lesley (H.C.), Rita, Laura and Peter.  Travelling to our meet point at Grindstone Falls along Mill St. meant queuing due to road works... We set off at a brisk pace and encounter one of many streams we need to cross. Thursday is bracketed in between rainy days, but we are encouraged as the trail is not too muddy and has pretty good footing... Another stream...  and another stream...   We arrive

   This week 13 hikers joined the 10.5km hike in the Toronto Section between Limehouse and Eight Line.   The weather was foggy, drizzly, and snow on the ground so rain gear and icers were a must! Josie (photographer), Annette (photographer), Andrea, Frances, Rita, Frank, Geoff, Barbara (HC), Steve, Marleen, Muris, Ron, and Sandra (Sweep) Streams were spilling over after all the rain of the past few days. The morning started out foggy and the trail snow covered. Several sections of this hike would have been impassible without  the hard work of the Bruce Trail volunteers who build bridges and boardwalks over streams and swamps.  We were grateful to the volunteers today! Extra care was needed on the slippery stiles. Congratulations Muris!  Toronto Section complete!