Thursday, 4th. January 2007, saw Fred lead a hike to Little Quirke Lake. Trail leads off Panel Mine Road, a steep incline at the start and then a fairly short hop over to the destination. Usually this allows access to other small lakes in the vicinity, but the uncertain ice conditions made this impractical. Part of the hike was on edge of the lakes, where the ice is about 6 inches thick. You are advised not to venture out too far as the conditions can be unsafe due to warmer weather.
A steep climb from Panel Mine Road
Transitting the beaver pond and a small lake (Duthorne)
At Little Quirke Lake
A friendly visitor, looking for a hand-out
Lunch spot. Our leader on his trusty stool. Look out Fred, Liz is around!
