The Passionate Hiker: A Walk in the Park

Sunday, October 16, 2016

A Walk in the Park

Sat. 15 October: A Walk in the Park

The height of Fall

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Just another walk in the park? Not exactly.

This walk had a purpose. For it was another of the Frontenac Provincial Park Challenge loops successfully completed.

Cedar Lake Loop is an enjoyable 13.5 km stroll through the colorful woods. On the far side of the loop is one of the most picturesque corners of Frontenac Park, especially at the height of Fall, as it was today. The trail passes beside Cedar Lake, across a short boardwalk, then over a rise, before dropping down to cross a longer boardwalk. A rocky spur provides a perfect viewpoint. The scene was framed by trees of red, yellow and gold. The water sparkled in the bright sun. A lively wind was stirring the branches, the leaves cascading onto the trail. My photo didn’t do justice to the scene

We were a large group today, at seventeen. And another group from our Kingston Club was also on the trail, marching in the opposite direction. As expected we met approximately half-way round. But perhaps not so expectedly, both parties arrived back at the busy parking lot at exactly the same time. There were several other small parties of one or two hikers on the trail – not surprising given the spectacular weather.

There are now three hundred and seventy six people signed up for this year’s Frontenac Challenge. All this author now needs is one more sunny day in October to complete his Challenge. The forecast looks hopeful.