Sunday, 12 January 2020

Queenston Cairn (0.0 km) to Woodend (15.2 km) - January 9th. 2020


Thirteen hikers braved the cold for a 16.7 km hike with a pose in front of the Cairn: Eric, Isaac, Marleen, Ron J., Ron B., Michael, Arpi, Brian, Annette, Sandra, Ken, Catherine, and Steve the photographer.

Ken, Arpi, and Brian wait for the others' pre-hike bio-break with Brock Monument in the background.

Off we go though Queenston Heights Park.  

Niagara river in the background below the Queenston Heights.  The Heights are the Lake Iroquois shoreline a predecessor to Lake Ontario.



Everyone checked it out but nobody knows what it is.


The Trail descends the Escarpment though a series of challenging switchbacks.


Our Bridge Picture

Back on the Trail

At km 7 the Trail has been re-routed on the old Fireman's Side Trail which adds about 1.5 km to the hike.



The re-routed Trail passes some vineyards.

The re-route crosses the railroad tracks via a new bridge.

Looking east down the tracks.

Lunch was later today given the long hike.


Off we go again.

Crossing the QEW

The Screaming Tunnel!

A boot Tree.

One final descent of the Escarpment.

The end is in sight.

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