Seven hikers, a handful of toads, and about 3,267,768 mosquitoes survived high temperatures and an array of North Face Endurance runners to wrap up another tyke hike on the Ice Age Trail.
Walking first through the woods, we escaped mosquitoes to face the scorching sun. Luckily, some amazing oaks and an adventure walk to the natural spring kept our minds off the heat.
Up and down, we traversed the trail, encountering many long distance runners along the way. They too felt a sense of relief when we approached the woods that held the highlight of the hike: Brady's Rocks.
This outcropping of rock (part of the Niagara Escarpment) offers plenty of fun climbing opportunities and nooks and crannies, perfect for toads, bugs, and other critters.
Chapter extraordinaire Kevin provided a brief history lesson on the Brady family before we headed back.
There were plenty of spectacular views and nature sightings on the much faster-paced return, thanks to our mosquito friends.
Even with higher temperatures and annoying insects, any time on the trail is time well spent.
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