Bruce Trail (Burnt Point)

[vaneramos]

Marian and I made a covenant to hike the Bruce Trail, all 800 kilometres (500 miles) of it.

For me, hiking is more than a pastime; it is a sacrament. I might never make a pilgrimage to Rome or Mecca, but every summer I trudge dozens of kilometres through Ontario's countryside and backwoods. It brings the mind close to nature, in rhythm with its

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[missprune]

The photo of Brenna and the lichen is just awesome!

[vaneramos]

Thanks, It's just slightly creepy and I love it. :-)

[ubermunkey]

Lovely pics.

[vaneramos]

Beauty to you.

[eloquentwthrage]

You had me worried. For a few minutes, I thought you were talking about hiking it from beginning to end as one long hike. My friend peregrin8 recently tried to hike the Appalachian Trail and ended up with a stress fracture in her ankle just a few weeks in. So, whew.

[vaneramos]

No I can imagine doing a few segments in hikes over several days, but mostly want to accomplish it in bits and pieces.

[clairenolen]

this photo of Brenna is just great!!

[vaneramos]

She got right in character for that one!

[moonkop]

Brenna's photo is just great Van.... and so is your story. There was a time long ago for me that I walked those trails, but never did the whole thing. And also never more than 10 kms Of course the trail in its entirety would be a real challenge.....

[vaneramos]

10 kilometres is a healthy jaunt. I noticed the trail distance from Cyprus Lake to the visitor centre at Tobermory is 18 kilometres, so I must be prepared to cover some serious ground in a day.