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Hiking the Headingly Grand Trunk Trail Part 4 ~ Harris Rd to Wescana Rd

Headingly Grand Trunk Trail Harris Rd to Wescana Rd

Image:Wildflowers, Grand Trunk Trail,©Ashauntae(2020)
 
It is the start of the the 4th leg of our walking the Headingly Grand Trunk Trail. We drove to Headingly and parked on Harris Rd. It was warm but overcast day which made for a pleasant walk. There was some construction in progress that involved placing fresh gravel on the trunk trail for the first part of our walk. However, apart from keeping an eye out for the construction equipment and moving over when necessary, our walk was not hindered much. 

  

Image:Headingly Grand Trunk Trail,©Ashauntae(2020)

The seemingly endless stretch of farmers' fields that flank both sides of the Grand Trunk Trail have now been harvested and all that is left is the gorgeous expanses of after-harvest orange glow. But it was not all farmer's fields as we walked by some gorgeous freshly minted homes. 


Image: Homes Grand Trunk Trail,©Ashauntae(2020


 Image: Farmlands, Grand Trunk Trail,©Ashauntae(2020)

This portion of the Headingly Grand Trunk Trail is part of the Forest Enhancement program. This project helps forests become more diverse and productive, The program also funds tree plantin projects which are very much needed in the area.

 

Image:Forest Enhancement area, Grand Trunk Trail,©Ashauntae(2020)

Along the trail, grasshoppers, were plentiful and there was an abundance of wild flowers and birds. There were a few hilly areas on the side of the trail that were ideal for mountain biking. This is a peaceful, open trail, with very little bike and foot traffic. 


Image:Grasslands, Grand Trunk Trail,©Ashauntae(2020)

This 4 km hike (2km each way) ended on our return to Harris Rd.  On our way back the sun came out and it was a gorgeous walk back. There are few scttered benches along the way for weary bodies to rest but many more are needed. 


Next episode:  The Final leg to Beaudry Park

 

Check out previous episodes here

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3



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