Aug 13, 2011
Crothers' Woods
An awesome find, a relatively untouched area of the Don Valley since 1793, but the area has had it's share of history. If you're interested you can link up the history section on wikipedia at Crothers' Woods.
The wooded area is a welcome cool down especially after a heated ride through the valley under the hot sun. It's much like a trip up north once you enter into the mountain biking terrain. Lots of maple and oaks around. I am not an agile enough athlete to handle the bike through the woods, but working on it. Prefer the smoother trails by far, but sometimes you run into rough territory to get to the good stuff.
Here's some pics of some of the surroundings. I really need a better camera, especially for the film footage. Summers winding down and perfect timing too as the trails have pretty much been all but covered soon.
Aug 6, 2011
Waterfront Trail (Queens Quay access)
Shipped docked at HTO Park |
There is a route terminus located at Lakeshore Blvd and the Don Roadway. Looming overhead is the Don Valley Parkway where it splits off into the Gardiner Expressway. Heading westbound along Lakeshore (Waterfront Trail West) you will pass Sherbourne Common and the HTO Park. The HTO park is like an urban beach. I have never seen it before but heard quite a lot about it. It opened in 2007 and its located right at the Harbourfront
HTO Park |
Sherbourne Common |
Lakeshore and Don Roadway |
CNE / Ontario Place |
Pavillion/Rowing Club/tennis/swimming |
Continue west of Queens Quay past Spadina Avenue and Bathurst Street and the trail picks up again after the the HMCS York (Canadian Forces naval Reserve) building and curves into Coronation Park and the Yacht Club. Up next is the gates of the Exhibition Place (CNE) and Fort York. This will bring you directly through the docks and Ontario Place. While continuing on the 'Waterfront Trail" on Lakesore past the Argonaut Rowing Club and the Boulevard Club, you'll seeing some tennis courts, and swimming pools. Continue westbound to Sunnyside Park. This is a gorgeous spot for picnics, swimming and inline skating. Once through the park, the trail curves to the Humber River Bridge. The Humber River Bridge is right next to the Palace Pier. This is when the trail becomes tricky. At the western point of the bridge there is a path that leads down onto the Humber trail (see "Humber Trail" Path).
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