After a night in Owen Sound we met Rhonda at the start of our next hike in the midst of a steady drizzle which apparently was much better than the weather in Oakville. The Main Trail diversion required us to hike the River Kwai Side Trail to access the Trail lengthening today's hike to 17.8 km.
Today's hikers were David, Eric, Annette, Fran, Rhonda, Stefan and Steve. Lesley wisely chose to take a break today. Special thanks to Fran for risking her phone in the wet conditions for our pictures.
The Bridge over the River Kwai is considerably smaller than what I remember from the movie. More Hollywood tricks I suppose.
The trail wanders through an abandoned farm with apple tees in blossom.
The mist and rain made the old growth forest even more special.
We finally reached the Main Trail which runs along the edge of the escarpment through this area.
The escarpment is high along this portion of the Trail but the mist eliminated any views.
Elevensies in the rain is just not the same but Stefan made the most of it.
We came across this tree that had what appeared to be foam coming out of its bark. Anyone have an idea what this was?
Finally we exited the forest and began the final 5.5 km of road walking to the cars.
Then back to Owen Sound and warm showers for all and perhaps a hot toddie or two to warm up.
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