Hiking with Friends

Dufferin Section #4 hike from Prince of Wales 40.7km to Lavender Cemetery 53.88km for a total of 13.18km  Joining the hike were  Andrew (HC), Doug, Barbara, Annette, Rita, SteveR, Laura, Grace, Peter, Sandra, Ivan, Faryde, Renu, Josie Lesley, and Marleen. An early morning start for most of the 16 hikers and a big day in the Dufferin Section for four of the group.  There were no surprises for the start of the hike, Andrew(HC) had given clear hike details for the rainy forecast and the mixed trail terrain.   The group donned their colourful rain gear in preparation for a wet hike and set off at a brisk pace with the steep uphill climb. The much needed rain made the trail wet and soggy, but there were no bugs to contend with.  The first half of the hike was slow going with rocky sections.  A rerouted section through a cow pasture was well fenced with multiple stiles and electric fences that slowed the pace.   Considerable effort has gone into th...

This week HWF was hiking the Dufferin Section from Rock Hill 28.3 km to Prince of Wales 40.7 km for a 12.4 km hike. We had 18 enthusiastic hikers this week FrankL, Donna, SteveR, Doug, Grace, Renu, Faryde, Annette, Georgia, Josie, Frank, Rita, Diane, Lesley, Marleen, Ivan, Barbara (HC), and Andrew. The weather was perfect for hiking, starting out coolish at 17deg C and climbing to 24 deg C before the hike was over.  After the heat of the past few weeks we welcomed a lovely breeze and the cool air of the forest to keep everyone comfortable. The trail meanders through the cedar forest of Rock Hill Center with interesting rock features and crevices. Interesting Fact!   Rock Hill was famous for monster rock concerts held here in the 1960's and 70's.  Willie Nelson, Charlie Pride, The Guess Who, Chilliwack and many other rock, pop and country acts from across Canada and the world played here. A bit of a road walk takes us past Whitfield Church, which looks a little sleepy...