Iroquoia Km 105.5 to Km 121.7 - 7 April, 2016

This section started at km 105.5 in The Crawford Lake/ Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area and was completed at the parking lot in the Kelso Conservation Area. Currently the Kelso Consevation Area has been closed by the BTC to some on-going work. Also the Hwy 401 underpass on Appleby Line is under construction and not accessible to hikers so at km 114.0 we continued north on Appleby Line and turned right into Kelso where we had parked the cars. The actual length of the hike was about 10 km.

Congratulations to Christine and Andy for completing the Iroquoia Section

The Weather was overcast and the temp was just below 0C.

 Today's hikers; Case; Andy; Anita; Karen, our leader; Annette; Christine; John G; Eric; 

and John Nourse.

 The rain stopped as we left the Crawford Lake Visitor's Center.

 The Trail follows the Conservation Area's Pine Ridges Trail through pine forests, across meadows and into deciduous woods.

 The Trail follows the Escarpment along the rim of the Nassagaweya Canyon 

where in season turkey vultures can be seen.

"Do you see any lunch ?"

"No but let's keep our eye out for a straggler." 

 Lookout across the Nassagaweya Canyon.

 At this point the Trail turns right and makes a short steep descent of the Escarpment

 Although mud was not as prevalent on this hike there was a lot of water on the trail.

 The Trail followed the Walker's Line road allowance and 

then turns left across the Limestone Creek.

 After climbing the east wall of the canyon we stop for elevensies

 The Trail leads out to Appleby Line and we follow the road north to the access to

 Kelso Conservation Area.

 "Hey guys, has anyone seen Karen?"

"I thought she was sweeping."