The Trans Canada Trail is the longest network of multi-use recreational trails in the world. Today, it felt like it was also the most rugged. We've biked on the section that goes east from Campbellford towards Hoard's Station a few times, and were unprepared for today's rough ride. We are hoping that they are building a base and when they put the next layer on it will be wonderful.
Today it was a challenge.
Taking pictures was a great way to take a break from picking through the stones. This is a mixed farming area. There are a couple of progressive farms and there are many farms where time seems to have stopped. Like this one. I've never seen so much chicory in a field.
Here and there, wetlands can be seen.
Joe Pye Weed. Goldenrods beginning to bloom. Grasses finished for this year, except for spreading their seeds.
No idea what this grass is. I am guessing it is an invasive species.
The hills were a misty blue this morning. Here and there old-time farmhouses and barns could be glimpsed along the way. Farming here could not have been easy.
And, the trail showed no signs of improving any time soon. Glad my favourite biking buddy is tough.
We biked 6.5 km and thought that turning around at that point would be enough punishment for one day.
I love biking/hiking trails that go through farmland. There is always something interesting to see.
Like this nice looking soybean field under a pure blue sky.
Isn't it cool that some farmers respect old trees enough to till around them?
Tilling was a bit of a theme this morning. All along the trail there was a furrow of sandy gravel. Snowmobilers will need to pay attention this winter.
There was no problem heeding the signs.
Signs. Speed signs and signs of fall.
Nature is going about its business. Even when we don't pay attention to it.
This healthy looking cornfield was near the trailhead on Burnbrae Road East. When we started out, I smelled something familiar.... that wonderful smell of growing corn. On our way back, we stopped for a while and just stood there, sniffing.
And, there we have our sponsor: Oxygen. If you've never experienced the smell of oxygen being made, step into a corn field. It's a heady experience.
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”
Helen Keller, The Open Door
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