Blue Mountains Section - Devil's Glen (29.5 km) to Concession Rd 9/10 South (14.1 km) - August 8, 2024.

 Blue Mountains #2 - Devil's Glen (29.5 km) to Concession Rd 9/10 South (14.1 km) - August 8, 2024.



Hiking with Friends ventured north at a very early hour to our 08:30 meet time at Concession Rd 9/10 (14.1 km), We then shuttled to Devil's Glen Provincial Park (29.5 km).  Our 15.3 km hike took us 5.5 hrs to complete.


The twelve hardy hikers gathered here are Steve R (photographer), Barbara (sweep), Andrea, Lesley (H.C.), Doug, Grace, Frank, Rita, Marleen, Muris, Todd, and Nancy. 



We dive into the valley on a steep track that needs some care of the wooden steps and descend to the Mad River. 



We have what we feel is the making of a perfect day! Cool temps and and an interesting walk that will take us along forest track, hillsides, long grasses, and a bit of mud. 
Nothing we can't handle.



Travelling thru Devil's Glenn Country Club, and crossing the Mad River, brings us to steep hillsides. These test our mettle after not hiking for a few weeks. 




Clothing adjustments at the top of the hill.





Undeterred by a little mud.




Tree down...no problem!





Does anyone know what kind of bird house this is?


We can see the change of seasons all around us.


Queen Ann's Lace is everywhere. 



Doug found a welcome stop for Elevensies at almost 12 kms.






Too tall grasses. 


Bruce's tiniest bridge?


We had a great hike!









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