Today was -1 and overcast. A perfect day for a hike to Eau Claire Gorge--located about 50km east of North Bay. My son John and his two friends Connor and Keenan were the adventure seekers today.
We travelled by van to the trail head and walked in from the parking lot area. The hike is only a couple of kilometers but the geography and scenery is spectacular. We were looking for fun and adventure. We were hiking and taking pictures (a few snowball fights), but also tracking down a couple of geocaches.
We took the trail from the parking lot and headed counter clockwise around the trail system. It starts off flat and gentle towards the Amable du Fond river. Gradually the drop increased until the peak at the gorge where the height is about 35 feet.
Here is a sample of the sound of the water.
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| Lunch at the pioneer cabin--with a few snow ball fights. 17T 0660802, 5124669 |
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| We found the first geocache off the trail from the main viewing point of the gorge. |
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| After the gorge the trail levelled off and the explorers crossed a small bridge as they continued to the next treasure. |
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| The second geocache of the day. It was cool to venture off the trail through thick forest and into a dead-fall area. |
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This Geodetic survey disk was less then a km from Connor and Keenan's home.
This was a great half-day trip. We left home at 11 am and were home by 4 pm. |
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