Hiking with Friends

 Niagara Section #3 Decew H.P. (29.9 km.) to Swayze Falls (42.3 km.) - February 19, 2026. This week's hike was mainly inside Short Hills P. P., known for its wet and muddy trails. It was a grey day with the feeling of spring in the air. We weren't sure what the conditions would be like but we were all happy to be here. We traversed this 12.4 km area in 4 hours.  We are 9 hikers, Steve R.(photos), Grace, Ivan, Faryde (photos), Doug (sweep, photos), Lesley (H.C., photos), Donna, Renu, Annette (photos). Starting at Decew House, specifically at the Beaver shell that commemorates the Battle of Beaver Dams where the Mohawks featured prominently in the battle.  Walking along the shore of Lake Moodie we can tell the walking will be difficult today.  We did not see Mr. Beaver, but could see he was working hard Sir Hike A Lot demonstrates the depth of the snow. Clothing adjustment as we warm up The way to Tobermory The Bridge at Laura Secord's Crossing, water is running high. ...

Niagara Section- Swayze Falls (42.3 km) to Glen Road (55.5 km) - February 12, 2026.   This week our hike was 13.2 km in the Niagara Section from Swayze Falls to Glen Road. 9 hikers came out for the Thursday HWF hike. Ivan (photos), Barbara (HC), Lesley (photos), Doug, Sandra (sweep), Frank, Faryde (photos), Renu, and Donna   Frozen Falls and creeks was the theme of the hike this week as the trail crossed several creeks.  It was tough to take in all the splendid scenery as we had to concentrate on our footing.   With all the recent heavy snowfall the trail was trod in some places and rutted, corrugated, with deep snow in sections but we navigated start to finish in good time. The weather was warmer at a balmy -3 deg C and periods of glorious sunshine.   But wow the wind was bitter when we were out in the open. Smiling faces says it all!   Another grand hike in the woods is over for another week.   See you on the trail soon....