The first hike of 2007 was a great adventure in the Dundas area. On April 21, 6 brave hikers had fun expolring the Bruce Trail in the area from Borer's Falls Conservation Area to Spencer Gorge Wilderness Area. The first adventure was before the hike began ... a road we planned on using was closed, so we had to find a different way to the start of the hike. The hike of approximately 12 km was heavily wooded, had flat areas, steep hills and rocky areas. We saw three very beautiful waterfalls, a snake, squirrels, and the first sights of spring. The trees were mostly bare, but there were a few flowers peaking out amongst the dead fall leaves. We found an area with picnic tables for lunch ... it was nice to eat and relax! There were lookouts for all three falls, and panoramic views across the valley. Webster's Falls has a 123-step metal staircase which leads to the bottom of the falls ... absolutely gorgeous!! I recommend going to these falls one day to spend the whole day there. There is a beautiful park there to relax in and parking nearby. The day of our hike was incredibly sunny and hot ... so hot, if fact, that some of us got sunburned ... some more than others. We ended the day relaxing at Tim Hortons. Thank you to the hikers that came out that day, and thanks to Esperanza for sharing her pictures.
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