HUMBER RIVER TRAIL

27 Rainy Day People gathered at the corner of Hickory Tree Rd and Lawrence Ave for a hike south along the raging Humber River

Today's Leader was President Ilo

When the Presidents speak we all listen

Ilo informed the group that ice on parts of the path maybe a factor. Undeterred we marched on

Remains of the original footbridge destroyed by Hurricane Hazel 1954. 14 homes on Raymore Drive were swept away killing 32 residents in one hour!

The new footbridge constructed in 1995

View from the footbridge

Over the bridge and entering Raymore Park which is dedicated in memory to Hurricane Hazel's many victims and survivors

The raging Humber

Avoiding the ice!

A slippery hill climb

 They're coming

A raging Culvert

Made it to the top of hill

Mary takes her icers off but not for long!

Walking down Scarlett Rd

Crossing Eglinton Ave

Continuing along Scarlett Rd

Waiting for Rene

Icers back on

Such a lovely couple

Lilliane scouts ahead

More ice

Fine weather for Ducks

Crossing the creek

"Ice Break"

Winter style lawn bowling

Entering James Gardens 

Mind the plants

Climbing out of the gardens

Leaving the house and gardens to Edgehill Rd. Formerly the estate of Mr & Mrs Fred T James. Edgehill Rd was named by his wife. Originally she was from Edgehill a district of Liverpool, England 

A few modest homes along Edgehill Rd

Surprisingly a vacant lot complete with a pool

Our lunch venue

Doris leads the hungry pack

Food in a dry warm spot

Doug would rather take a selfie than eat

Happy Eaters 

Back on the road again

Saying goodbye to our drop out friends

Street art depicting Robert Home Smith best remembered today for his development of the Kingsway District and the Old Mill Restaurant

Street Walkers along Dundas St

Arriving at the Park to walk along the west side of the Humber River

But not before donning the icers

Dogs don't need icers

Mind your step

No sweat for Doris 

Nearly there

Old folks at the Old Mill

I would estimate today's hike was 10 km. I forgot to start mapping the walk which is about 0.5 km short. For those that made it to the Pub you can add 1.5 km to your total

Hallelujah! I saw the light at the Dark Horse

Cheers! to Ilo

  

Kevin and Paul, two old friends, having a pint together

What can I say about these three?

Despite the rain and the ice underfoot it was a grand day's outing. Thanks to Ilo for leading and keeping the group safe. Thank you to Susan volunteering as Sweep and Liliane for counting the numbers again.