Fall Series #2: Beaver Valley Section - Sept. 23-25, 2025

 

HWF - Beaver Valley 2025 Fall  Series Sept 23-25 

First hike of the 2nd Fall Series 

Sideroad 7B to Eugenia Falls

Sept 23, 2025 

11 seasoned hikers made the journey to Beaver Valley for the hike on day one. Three of them will finish the section at the end of the day. 

Andrew (HC), Catherine C, Laura, Peter, Rita, Steve R, Andrea, Josie (photos), Georgia (hidden), Donna, Lesley (sweep & photos).

 

Before we really get started, a couple of us remove our hats for the obligatory 

"a couple of old baldy's do Old Baldy" photo.

What was already a top 20 hike, has become a top 10 hike (IMHO) with the addition of the newly acquired "Eagles Summit Nature Reserve" property. This hike has vistas rivaled only by the Peninsula section.

 

In this photo, remnants of an old metal blaze can be seen. This property was part of the original Bruce Trail in the 1960's.

 As we near the end of Day 1 we stop for a group picture by the sole remnant of the 1907 hydro-electric project and a look at Eugenia Falls. 

Congratulations to our three hikers, Peter, Rita and Andrea, who are that much closer to E2E glory having put the Beaver Valley section in their record books!

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Second Hike of the 2nd Fall series. 

Johnston Road to Sideroad 13A-

Sept 24, 2025 

On day 2 of the second series a few hikers left us (perhaps they knew what was in store for us). Eight of us headed out on what would prove to be a challenging hike. 

Andrew (HC), Donna, Rita, Josie (photos), Catherine C, Georgia, Lesley (sweep & photos), Steve R. 

 

 

 We are grateful for this sign as at least one of us seemed prepared to head in the wrong direction. 

Several waterfalls are a highlight of today's hike. 

A bridge picture. 

No "Lazy Loop" for this crew. It's straight up the ski hills at Beaver Valley Ski Club! Someone kindly thought to put a bench for a well deserved rest at the top. 

There is no doubt that the Niagara Escarpment is "Andy's Playground" whether I'm hiking it or skiing on it! 

Towards the end of this test of our endurance, we descend a rather precarious 14 step ladder. 

The rain which had been threatening all day held off which was a blessing given the significant elevation change and slippery rocks and roots on this hike. 

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Third hike of the 2nd Fall series: 

Sideroad 13A to 3rd Line 

Sept 25,2025 

On the final day of our three day, 2nd Fall Series one more hiker joins us for a total of 9 hikers. Andrew (HC), Catherine C, Rita, Georgia, Josie (photos), Donna, Ron, Lesley (Sweep & photos) , and Steve R. 

After yesterday, today's short hike feels like a walk in the park, and the relatively level ground is a welcome reprieve. 

Our hike is perfectly timed to enjoy the John Muir Lookout for our eleven o'clock break!

 As we bring the 2nd Fall series to a close, we wind our way along Mill Creek. 

 At the bridge we stop for one more bridge picture before we leave the main trail and head towards the cars and our final pole ceremony of the series. 

Congratulations Josie on completing the Beaver Valley section! 

The End...…No not the end! HOLD THE PRESSES! 

Due to a tabulation malfunction at HWF world headquarters, one hikers completion of the Beaver Valley Section was not celebrated.

Congratulations and apologies to Steve Raleigh! 

We will be sure to properly celebrate Steve's accomplishment at the earliest opportunity!

One final thought.....

As HWF continues to press northward over the next few weeks we are surrounded by reminders from nature that a change of season is upon us. These geese were seen flying south over the Beaver Valley.