HIKER CHICK BBQ

 I would like to invite all LADY hikers to my place for a BBQ and fire on Friday at 5:00.  42 Colwill Dr.   There are a lot of new members  and we’d love to get to know you ladies.  All you need to bring is a beverage of your choice.   Please let me know if you can attend.   Ruth

Sheriff Lake hike 2025 06 16

 Holy snappers batman!

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Spragge 2025 06 14

 Saturday's hike in Spragge PHOTOS

Mighty Serpent river 2025 06 12

 Eight Great Hikers showed up for our trek through the main trails off  Denison Mine Mine Rd.

We took a good look at each other before donning our bug nets. Then we became mysterious marauders of the Mighty Serpent River.

Once we were assembled at the bird feeders and had checked out a camper  trailer we headed through trails lined with bunch berries, star flowers, Pink Lady's Slipper, and many varieties of ferns. Spruce and balsam were sprouting new bright green twigs.

We arrived at the first  set of Rapids to view the Serpent River. This is our usual lunch spot in winter. 

  Saplings have grown so thick and fast that we could hear the Serpent River but, were unable to see it!

This prompted us to head further south  on the trail to the dam. 

A short snack break on the rocks re-energized us  and we trekked back up the hill  to the cars parked at the boulders. 

Pleasant weather with cool breezes kept the bugs at bay.

Thanks to all for the erudite exchange of ideas and opinions during our hike.

Also thanks to Dianne and Shirley who  shared Sweep duties.

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Horne Lake 2025 06 09

A nice little hike for the 4 of us this morning from the Miners memorial clockwise over to the cliffs, no further rain and only a few bugs here and there. Was Mara's first hike back with the club since injuring her leg 5 months ago and she did very well on the trail and is looking forward to seeing everyone again.

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Old trail to Old Baldy 2025 06 05

 A merry band of hikers left the bank at 9am sharp and made the 27km trip north of town to the parking lot outside the gates to Mississagi PP. After applying copious quantities of bug dope we then proceeded south for about 100yds then deaked into the woods on the western side of hwy 639. The trail to the turn off for Fullerton lake was fairly wide and worn but once we past that the trail closed in, it was amazing to see the growth that took place since our scouting trip about 10 days ago. After reaching the big swamp we bush-wacked down towards Flack Lake following the flags we had placed earlier on our scout. We had the campsite to ourselves and we relaxed for a quick snack while contemplating a fall hike to get closer to Old Baldy ( perhaps an overnighter ) when the conditions are cooler, drier and less buggy. It took us about 1hr 45min to reach the campsites from where we parked the cars. On the way back we detoured down for a quick look at Fullerton Lake,  total distance was between 8.5-9km, and we arrived back at the bank approx 105pm... Thanks to those who came out to support the hike.

Cinder Lake 2025 06 03

 From Dennison Mine Rd to Dunlop Lake then to Cinder Lake for a snack...Nice easy walk

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Camp Thompson stroll 2025 06 02

 Five hikers were kind enough to start a hike at 9am on the atv trail to Camp Thompson, I say kind enough because we fed hordes of black flies and mosquitoes!

It was a lovely hike none the less with birds singing and the conversation sang out as well.
It was already getting hot when we got back to the trail head, so good idea to start earlier.
Five started out and five returned and that’s a good thing.

Bobcat trail area 2025 05 31

 We started hiking at 10:30

     Returning to the cars at 12:45

Great day for a hike.

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Hope Lake 2025 05 30

 A cool crew of 5 hikers drove 20 km south to the parking area on the east(left) side of Hwy 108. We kept a steady pace along the 4.5 km truck road.

 We deftly skirted some huge mud puddles. Each time making sure to brush off any hitchhiking ticks from our clothing that had touched branches and tall grasses.

The truck road is also frequented by moose,  bear, wolf, and  raccoon. We saw   many tracks and scat as we hiked. 

Many small toads, tadpoles, dragonflies and a grouse were seen, as well.

Hope Lake was calm when we stopped for lunch. A breeze helped to keep the bugs at bay on our way home.

There are many spring blooms out.

Gay wings, Blue Bead Lily, Strawberry and Cherry Blossoms, Trailing Arbutus, Violets to name a few. 

Distance was about 9 km. Thanks to Sirje for being Sweep.

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