BLACK CREEK

It was a bitterly cold for todays Senior Hike. Monica Feran led 50 hardy types along the Black Creek Trail starting at Pioneer Village Station.

Time for a creative shot at the toilets

Approaching the trail

Monica making a point

Upon reaching the trail we gained some respite from the wind by being in the valley surrounding by trees

We lost the wind and gained numerous areas of ice to navigate around

Pausing while Ira explains about Rudi's Garden

Climbing the hill up to Sheppard Avenue

Water break?

Be very careful!

Tricky crossing

Up the icy hill to the Community Centre

Ah! lunch and a chance to warm up

Back on the trail with full stomachs and empty bladders

Back down the hill

Over the bridge again

Water break?

Last leg ending at Jane Street

Distance of 11 km

Wild Seniors at Wild Wings toasting Monica

As usual Monica led her signature meticulous hike ensuring everyone was taken care of. Thanks to Linda and Liliane for Sweeping and Counting

DON MILLS TRAIL

Today's Leaders, Evelyn & Patricia led their signature hike along the Don Mills Trail. They are seen here earlier doing a pre-hike in relevant solitude. Little did they know about their popularity with the Club Members

Today's meeting place, McDonalds at York Mills & Leslie was overrun with excited Seniors 

Outside the Leaders greeted everyone and gave them their marching orders

Time to leave the Golden Arches in peace

Crossing over York Mills to pick up the Trail

Patricia calls for single file for the count

Liliane is overjoyed with the members co-operating while she counts up to 94!

Heading south down the Trail

Leaving the Trail for a short detour via Bond & Duncairn Parks

Re-grouping to join the Trail again

Traffic jam to cross Lawrence Avenue

They marched them down

And marched them back again

Crossing Don Mills at Barber Greene Rd

A rare smile from the "Grouch"waiting for the group to cross

Lunch at Loblaws

Passing the entrance to the Aga Khan Museum

Heading North on the East Don Trail

Hanging stones show the river water levels over previous years

Crossing over the East Don River

Leaving the East Don Trail and taking the Tunnel to the Moccasin Trail

Aliens from another planet

Leaving the trail and finishing up at the Shops at Don Mills

The Ladies always get changed to go the pub

31 members found conciliation in a bottle

Once again Evelyn & Patricia did the group proud, especially managing such a large crowd! They kept the group together with the assistance of Tony Arislen as the "Sweep". Thanks to Liliane for her counting duties