Bruce Trail Hike August 5

Went and explored a local section of the Bruce Trail, that for some inexplicable reason have only ever been on once. A long time ago. From Highway 6 towards Waterdown. Friends Michelle and Amanda came down from Toronto. Not too long of a hike, but time spent in the woods is always good in my books. And it was an opportunity to try out my new pack, the Squish’mups. Stay tuned for an update on it.

One side and the other of the underpass beneath Hwy. 6. Big improvement. Before you had the choice of trying to run across the highway and dodge traffic or make a long detour.

One of the first things you come across is the ruins of a homesteaders cabin. Not sure how old it is.

Some scenes in the woods.

A quarry has been turned into a managed wetland area.

Amanda and I in the underpass. (Photo by Michelle M.)

Dundas Valley Hike

Met up with some friends for a wander in the Dundas Valley this past week. Gorgeous day, lovely scenery, terrific company, delicious treats – what more could a boy want?

The walk in to meet up with everyone.

Merrick Orchard.

Some of the scenes along the Main Loop.

I’ll let the sign do the talking.

One of my very favourite things in Hamilton. The diorama of the Dundas Valley and its watershed. Press the buttons along the bottom and the various trails light up.

Passed Sherman Falls on the walk home.

And what I schlepped that day.

Borer & Spencer Gorge Thanksgiving Hike

Almost two months ago I took two friends from Toronto to these two locations for a hike. This weekend I had my friend M.A.C. from London come up for a hike, so went here again.

Looking out over Cootes Paradise towards Hamilton and Lake Ontario.

Looking out over Borer’s Gorge towards Dundas and Ancaster.

My pack.

Borer’s Falls, also known as Rock Chapel Falls.

Approaching the edge of Borer’s Falls. (photo taken by M.A.C.)

Looking out over Borer’s Gorge, atop the falls.

Standing at the top of Borer’s Falls.

Looking down into Borer’s Gorge. 

Blue markers on the Bruce Trail indicate side trails, this one being Ray Lowe’s side trail. He was one of the people who came up with the idea for the Bruce.

Webster’s Falls.

Webster’s Falls.

Webster’s Falls.

Spencer Gorge, looking towards the mouth, Dundas Valley and the other side of the Niagara Escarpment beyond that.

Exploriment. (photo taken by M.A.C.)

Tew’s Falls.

Dundas.

My hiking companion, M.A.C.

Spencer Gorge, looking back towards the source.

Hamilton on the left, Dundas and Ancaster in front and to the right.