Beaver Valley Km 98.7 to Km 113.8 - 19 May, 2016

This section starts at the intersection of Sideroad 25 and 3rd Line D, km 98.7 and finishes at Blantyre on 
Grey County Road 12, km 113.8. The end of the Beaver Valley Section.

Weather was warm and sunny with some cloud. 

Very few bugs !

 Today's hikers; Steve; David; Leslie; Karen our leader; Christine; Eric; Andy; Annette and Case. 

This is Andy's last section on his quest to complete the Bruce Trail End to End.

 The Trail follows Sideroad 25 to the west and enters the Webwood Falls property.

 Webwood Falls is the site of an old mill. The water is falling over the Manitoulin Formation, 

a fine layered dolostone, and cutting into the Queenston Formation shale below.

 After crossing Grey Road 40 the Trail climbs the escarpmant and continues north along the top. 

It skirts deep crevices and at one point we enter one.

 We cross Grey Road 7 as it heads north towards Meaford.

 We stop for lunch at the Euprasia - St. Vincent Townline.

Dogwood

 Anthea's Waterfall, named in memory of Anthea East.

 We reach Blantyre and celebrate Andy's completion of the End to End.

Congratulations Andy !!

Beaver Valley Km 0.0 to Km 13.3 - 18 May, 2016

This is the start of the Beaver Valley Section at the east end of Maple Lane in the Swiss Meadow 

Subdivision and goes to roadside parking on the 6th Line north of Grey Road 19, km 13.3.

Weather was sunny with cloudy intervals, perfect for hiking.

 Today's hikers; Case; Christine who needs this section to complete Beaver Valley; 

Eric; Karen our leader and Annette.

 The Trail leaves Maple Lane and drops below the escarpment for a short distance and

 returns to the top at the Craigleith Ski Club where we have a beautiful panoramic view of

 Nottawasaga Bay.

 The Trail descends into a deep valley and then climbs into the Loree Forest

 At Georgian Peaks Ski Club we have 'elevensies' on a large deck at the top of the ski slopes. 

"It's okay, we just had our lunch, but thanks anyway."

"Do you want to join us in a snowball fight?"

  

 Jack in the Pulpits keep a close watch as we hike by.

 The Trail follows the 18th Sideroad and turns left into a hardwood bush.

 We cross open fields and enter a wooded area next to Indian Brook..

 This 'flowerpot' was created by the waves off an ancient glacial lake.

 "Honest Eric, I'm sure this is the last hill."

We get to the car and head for the Rocklyn Inn.

Congratulations Christine !!  Only 7 km left !