Today's hikers: Andy, Fran, Stefan (the ideal room-mate) and Phantom Leader Richard (still working on his Selfie skills!)
A little road walking brought us to Webwood Falls.
Another infamous Beaver Valley stile
Into the woods we go!
Not sure about this one Ron, note little yellow flowers. Ron has come through:
The image is now clear enough to identify the plant as blue cohosh (Caulophyllum giganteum). A version without purple petals has the same common name, but is Caulophyllum thalictroides. Later on, when the leaves die down in the fall, the old tall flower stock is adorned with blue berries that stand out against a bed of dead tree leaves. Pretty but mildly poisonous (contains saponins and alkaloids)
Beaver Valley may have many stiles but this is complemented by the provision of benches at the scenic lookouts. We use this one for "Elevensies".
Fran tries to hide in a crevice.
Stefan and Andy emerge from the crevice.
County Rd 7 looking north toward Meaford.
Looks like a good spot for lunch.
Next time we cross a road we should find the car!
This water fall emerges from the escarpment wall.
Trout lilies in all their Spring glory.
Anthea's Falls? named in memory of Anthea East daughter of Dr Tom East one of the founders of the Bruce Trail.
We found the cars OK and made it to our Collingwood hotel without incident to join up with the other Pathfinders there.
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