CAPE BRETON ISLAND HOPPERS

Monday, July 25, 2011

Framboise, Crooked Lake Walk Event 24 July, 2011

Photos courtesy of Meg Turner

Thursday, June 23, 2011

WEST MABOU TRAILS

The Island Hoppers on the West Mabou Trails June 12, 2011.
The walk was to begin on Beach Road off Collindale Road however there is road construction taken place here throughout the rest of the summer. Local walker/hiker Nadine Hunt saved the day by offering to lead us on other trails located in this NS Provincial Park. Nadine is part of the local association who convinced Nova Scotia to turn this area into a park instead of another golf course. Natural Resources NS along with the local trails group are now working on clearing trails and fixing roads in the area.
The weather and the trail system was almost perfect with great views of the Mabou Harbour and lighthouse.
Here are some photos from the day of hiking in the West Mabou Trail complex:

Above: President Joe MacKinnon welcomes the group to West Mabou

Above: Cal Thistle surveys the boat found along the shore &
Carmel Coffin, Maureen and Don McKenzie take a break with Kathi Rice and Dianna McDonald looking on.

Above is a natural oyster bed with the lighthouse across the harbour.
The group take another break while looking at the scenery; our new walk leader (center) Nadine Hunt.

Vonnie King & Elsie Buck

What's in the bottle ladies?

Some rare flowers among the flora

Pink Slippers? white?

Sunday, September 26, 2010

NORTH RIVER TRAIL to Salmon Pools

Sunday, September 26
An absolutely perfect day for a walk along the North River Trail, an extreme contrast to the previous weekend.
However due to the rainfall over the last few days a decision was made by the walk leader (Rollie) and the walk event sweep (Carmel) that we would only go as far as the Salmon Pools near the former MacLennan homestead for a return trip of 10k's.
Anyone wanting to go further up river to the falls were on their own!!!
On the previous trip to the falls each of of us had had a fall, so it was better to enjoy a Safer walk then to worry about a participant getting hurt.
The trail past this former settlement is much less developed, with 6 brook crossings (no bridges) and at least 8 dead fall trees to go around including a rocky cliff area that is quite wet and slippery.
The participants agreed to continue only to the 5k turn around point.
We had an excellent and enjoyable walk event, though the trail was very wet in most area but with a nice bright sunshiny day we arrived at the salmon pools, where we were able to watch the fishermen casting in the pools; this made the trip that much more enjoyable.

Taking a break near the Salmon Pools and watching the fisherman on the opposite shore.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

NORTH TRAIL

19 September 2010 Lucy Nardini, Carmel Coffin and Rollie Coombes on the North River Trail to North River Falls. 18K, 7 Hours on the trail!!

Crossing one of 6 brooks that intersect with the trail along the river.
These small brooks are now rivers and many of the bridges have been washed away with spring break up and the heavy rains we have had this past month (September)!
The 2010 walk schedule has rated this trail as 2B THIS IS AN ERROR, The North River Trail should be rated 4D

Sunday, August 01, 2010

3 PEAKS HIKING CHALLENGE

Four of our CBIH members "Certin to be Hurtin" attended the 3 Peaks hiking event in the CB Highlands National Park:

Bruce was our TEAM CAPTAIN. There were 10 teams of 4 involved and they are definitely planning it again for next year. There maybe some members who would consider participating next year-it is a great challenge and leaves you with a wonderful sense of accomplishment!

A view from L'acadian trail and the group just before the walk

Phyllis MacLeod, Diane MacDonald, Diane Clark and team captain Bruce Clark

"Certin to be Hurtin"

Did a gruelling but fun filled 10 hours of hiking in the CB Highlands National Park

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Schooner Pond to Cape Perce

Cape Perce with Flint Island in the background

The walk out to Cape Perce was once again a great experience for all. Excellent views of Flint Island, a bird watchers delight, a rugged but scenic coastline.

After the walk at Schooner Pond 17 members of the group went out to dinner in Port Morien at "Dock Y'ur Dory Restaurant and B&B.

Good meals and fabulous desserts! Photo was taken on the Patio deck overlooking Morien Harbour.

July 18, 2010 Meeting Emily Forrest

Preparing to Meet Emily Forrest along Hwy 255 in front of the Former Heavy Water Plant, Glace Bay. Emily is walking the entire perimeter/coastline of Nova Scotia, approximately 3000kms.