Circuit of 5 Viewpoints Trail

Last Sunday Christine and I explored the Circuit of 5 Viewpoints Trail, at the end of Little Hawk Lake Road. We didn't go far as Christine had to get back to North Bay, but it was a beautiful day. With just a touch of colour on the trees, and a warm breeze, it was the perfect day for an excursion. The expanse at one of the view points was breathtaking. I felt like I was on top of the world. We didn't just notice the view that day, with leaves starting to turn bright, there was also an abundance of growth on the forest floor - bright red and bright yellow mushrooms and other forms of fungi. Primary colours were everywhere - is it my imagination or are there way more varieties than when I was a child? As a young Gelert girl I spent a lot of time in the bush and I do not remember the sights that you see today.

After our walk, we went to the waterfront at Little Hawk Lake, where there was an abundance of colour of a different sort. Many boats of different shapes, colours and sizes dotted the docks and one boat was unloading as a family with a water-access cottage took home their belongings - even a large plant was brought by boat. It must be quite an experience to own a water-access cottage. There are many in our County - lakes such as Hawk and Little Hawk, Redstone, Drag, Kennisis, Red Pine, Kushog.......and the list goes on! It looked like the family that were unloading the boat were unloading not just for the weekend, but for the season. Perhaps they will have a couple more visits before winter?

It was a fabulous day and difficult to leave the beautiful scenery and nice weather for the drive to North Bay to deliver Christine back to school! I am hoping for an exquisite October for more adventures.....