10th Hike - October is to photographers.....

The saying goes..."October is to photographers what April is to accountants." However, I don't think accountants enjoy themselves this much in April :).  For our latest hike, I am happy to report that I am learning to read topographical maps. When the lines are really close together, there will likely be a steep cliff. Of course, this also means that there will probably be a great view at the top of said cliff, which is exactly what we were looking for on this fine fall afternoon!

We started our journey at Airport Road and 7th line. There was a great little parking lot (something we are learning to appreciate more and more). After hiking through a relatively flat spot around a lovely home, we were indeed treated to a fantastic view. This is is the area of the headwaters of the Humber River.

As we made our way through the forest, we were treated to a woodland leaf carpet. While it made for some excellent decorating on God's part, we found a new difficulty with slippery leaves and covered rocks. My guess is this is just a little taste of what is in store in the winter months.

            

Scruffy found this great deer stand. It even included a barbeque!

A little bit of a different "Don't hike here" sign.

We found Highway #9! From here we turned around and followed the trail back to the car.

After we made it back to the cliff we were stunned to realize that the wind was gusting at around 50-60 kms/hr. It had been so quiet and muffled in the forest. The milkweed seeds looked like snow flying through the air.