We had a large group out to hike the first 15 km of the Bruce Trail on this cold windy day. Luckily most of the hike would be in the shelter of the forest but it was chilly as we started off.
The hikers were Ann, Steve, Rob, George, John G., Karen, Nancy, Marleen, Fran, Annette and Steve K. Fran probably felt the cold the most as she had just returned from two weeks of cruising on a yacht in the Caribbean. Brave lady. Our new hikers posing by the Cairn.
The trail begins by crossing the park surrounding Brock's Monument.
The trail soon enters the forest.
The leaves were long gone offering glimpses of Lake Ontario below.
A clothing adjustment was soon required.
The trail follows the edge of the escarpment.
With some descents...
and ascents required.
Followed by a another steep descent.
A bit of road walking.
Fungi for Ron. We missed you!
A lonely bridge picture. Where did everyone go?
A small creek crossing.
A major road (QEW) crossing.
Half of the hikers appear to have made it through the Screaming Tunnel as Ann and Marleen approached it.
I checked for my lost boot but no luck.
A bit more road walking into the wind,
Back into the forest.
One final descent (I hope).
Now how did they get up there?
From there it was a short hike to the cars and a warm drive home.
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