above is a pic from the same spot as last time, little more green, but not a lot yet. Summer is comin' I promise.
Bluff round 2. Dr.Zukes and I went for the 23km loop, the actual "Bluff Loop". What a beauty! let me tell you. The temp was about 14 degrees which was perfect for our walking pace, our total time was about 5.5 hours with a 15-20 min lunch break and a couple short water breaks included. We went on Blue Nose marathon day, so the trails were wide open. A lot of quiet and nature, (and I didn't get heart to hearted once).
Pot lake trail (yellow) turns into Indian Hill loop (blue)
As I mentioned in the last post the trails are very well maintained and marked, either by signs or friendly hikers. Also if you don't like rocks don't go here.
Lots of rocks...
Climbing rocks...
houses made of rocks. We're talking year round igloos here.
oh baby! more rocks, look at them grazing in their natural habitat.
and my fav pic of the day. at about the 17km mark. (rock fire) so many rocks
Overall this was a great day. No bugs, low UV index, and only one blister. If anyone is planning on doing the hike make sure you have; food, (meals and snacks), plenty of water, and have some good footwear, (I brought an extra pair of socks and change up half way just to be safe (dry feet are happy feet (not like the dancing penguins)). the terrain is not too difficult, the first loop (Pot Lake) is probably the most technical with roots and small rocks. For the most part the trails are flat with some short steep climbs every now and then, most of the brooks and streams are set up with little rock bridges and easily crossed. This time of year, you often feel like you are walking through a barren tundra with nothing around you but rocks. But not to worry, as awful as that may sound it is extremely beautiful and absolutely worth checking out.
Can't wait to go for the 30km loop next.
(http://www.wrweo.ca/BluffTrail/webMap.html link to trail map)
Happy Hiking
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