Hiking the Headingly Grand Trunk Trail

Hiking the Headingly Grand Trunk Trail - The Final Stretch

Headingly Grand Trunk Trail

Wescana to Beaudry Park

It was a beautiful day for a walk as we set out on the final leg of walking the Grand Trunk Trail. Instead of parking on the road we found parking spots on the trail which was quite convienent. The seasons are changing since we started our walk and now the farmers' fields look a lot different. The beiges and browns and reddish colors are strikingly beautiful.

Bales of hay Headingly Grand Trunk Trail

In most cases, harvest has already taken place and and the hay bales are stacked . We saw one farmer tilling the land and I reflect on how difficult growing the food on our tables must be and if we really appreciate the work of farmers.

After the Harvest

At the begining of this leg of the Grand Trunk trail there are a few new houses but the vast majority of the surroundings are farmers' fields and some trees. Along the way we see several trains pass in the distance. There are more cyclists and walkers on this part of the trail than in the past.

Twin homes along the trail

A welcome rest for weary feet

We soon reach Beaudry Park the end of our journey. However, we plan to do another hike through the park, We have just completed a 20 km walk over 5 days and the feeling of satisfaction was great. The last leg was 5 km and we averaged 4 kms per day over the full hike. Of course these walks were not consecutive as we started in late spring and ended close to the fall. However, it is a good way to set a goal and complete a journey at ones own pace.

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