Sunday, July 12, 2009
ST. PETERS RAIL TRAIL AND PROVINCIAL PARK
The Happy Hoppers take a short break after the only real hill on the trail and before crossing the locks at the St. Peters Canal
Scenes along the St Peters Canal and the Rail Trail
Maureen and Don McKenzie still have a smile after a long 12K walk
Friday, July 03, 2009
YEAR ROUND DIRECTIONS
Sunday, June 07, 2009
TRAIL DAY IN MABOU 06 JUNE 2009
Heading south along the Ceilidh Trail, we stop for a few moments at Crandall Road Rest area.
The 5K turn around point and the view from the bridge.
Don MacKenzie and Joe MacKinnon
Heading north in the afternoon
Packing up for the day and saying our last good byes to everyone.
SUNDAY 07 JUNE BAILLE ARD TRAIL NATUR WALK
"WHAT LIES BENEATH!"
Scenes along the brook at Baille Ard Trail.
Lessons about the ecology of the trail.
Crossing over one of the many bridges along the trail
Some of the children who enjoyed the walk through the park. What a great morning and fun for all!
Monday, May 04, 2009
VIEWS ALONG THE CEILIDH/TRANS CANADA TRAIL
The Ceilidh Trails stretches along the west coast of Cape Breton Island parallel to Highway 19.
These are photos taken Friday 01 May 2009. This is a pre-check of the Start Point/the trail for the 42 Km Marathon and the venue that will host our evening dinner event after the walk.
The Start Point 1.4 Km's on the left (west) of Highway 19 from "Downtown Troy"
The new hall at Judique that will host our evening dinner. Our Special Thanks to Clare MacNeil who was able to arrange the hall for us.
The Community of Judique.
Joe and Elsie point out the trail to Clare and Ann, this is a short 250m trail going into Judique, this is the midway point for the event.
To the right is the typical path that the walkers will be traveling on along the Ceilidh Trail, this is the bridge located across OG Brook. The sign says "Don't drink the Water".
Sunday, March 15, 2009
FIRST GROUP WALK EVENT 2009
MARCH 15th, 2009 - The Ides of March proved to be a good omen and a wonderful day of walking for the CBIH, sunny weather and lots of smiling faces as we got together to start off what may well prove to be a great year for "Walking for Fun, Fitness and Friendship!
A 10k walk through downtown Sydney and a quick shortcut through the Baille Ard Nature Trail for the Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club!
Monday, October 13, 2008
Celtic Colours Walk Monday Oct 13, 2008
Start Point Glengarry Road, Big Pond.
Along the trail and up the hill!
The turn around point for the 5k walkers
Doug Grant reaches the 5k point
Approaching the 5k turn around point.
The return trip the group spread out along the trail enjoying the fall colours.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Celtic Colours Walk Sunday Oct 12, 2008
Celtic Colours Walk Event Group Photo on the East Bay Hills Trail
Cal Thistle, Terry Crawley & Joe MacKinnon approaching the 5k turn around point.
The East Bay Hill Trails only obstacle was this small footbridge and Kathy Grant shows the rest of us how to cross with ease!
LuAnn & George McConnell, show us how to cross the bridge as a couple!
Judy Lorway & Elsie Buck
(L to R) Joe MacKinnon, George & LuAnn McConnell, Elsie Buck
George and LuAnn McConnell are from Joplin, Missouri; this is their 7th year attending Celtic Colours International Music Festival. 2008 has been their first Celtic Walks, they have participated in the CBIH Coxheath Hills walk on Saturday 11 Oct and have now completed the East Bay Hills, Sunday 12 Oct.
Celtic Colours Walk Saturday Oct 11, 2008
Coxheath Recreation Park, Start Point for 2008 Celtic Colours 2008
Top of the hill overlooking Sydney and area.
Terry Crawley and Joe MacKinnon along the Coxheath Trail
Horses on Mountain Road
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