Saturday 16 March 2019

Niagara - Glen Rd. (53.7km) to Kinsman Park (66.9km) - March 14th, 2019


It was overcast but warm when Michael, Ron, Brian, Ann, Rob, and Steve started this 13.2 km hike.

The trail was relatively bare when we began but it soon became evident icers were necessary.

Twenty Mile Creek was in full flow with spring melt.

The start of the long climb out of the valley and the much needed rest at the top.

A short descent to the small village at the top of Balls Falls.

Mist rising from Balls Falls looking from upstream.

Downstream view with the winter ice build up.

The sun came out as we headed off without our icers again.

The orchards seemed ready for spring.

Ann doing cleanup   What is that?

Ron inspecting the vines.  Apparently all is well.

Our Captain Morgan bridge photo.

Elevensies with a huge vineyard in the background for Ron.


Icers again for the climb up the escarpment.


A spectacular viewpoint with views over the vineyards and the lake beyond.

Old Farmhouse where Michael met his travelling companion.

The trail continued to be rugged as it began to rain and we all expressed a desire for this hike to be done.  And two kilometers later it was!

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