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Comment on Silver Peak by Derek

Derek — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:22:45 +0000

Hi Andre, these photos are from my pre-digital camera era, so the quality/scan of them isn’t the best. I uploaded a photo for you of the ‘Super Stack’ which you can just make out in the distant haze.

Comment on Silver Peak by Andre

Andre — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:56:44 +0000

Awesome pictures!!! I can’t make out the super-stack however in the view north pictures.

Comment on Ishpatina Ridge (Tower Summit) – Overland by Northern Mike

Northern Mike — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:07:11 +0000

I wish this write up had been available when I did my trip in 2010.
Thank you for the updates on the conditions that have changed since I did the trip. I will be going again in the spring of 2012 with as a guide to a few that want to do the trip, but never have.
I have put together a resource thread about Ishpatina Ridge and all the resources I have found about traveling there and the area. The thread can be found on the Northern Ontario Geocacher’s forum. The thread can be found here; http://forum.northernontariogeocachers.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=487&p=1798
If you would like to add more info to my thread, please go ahead.

Mike

Comment on Southern Ontario High Point by Derek

Derek — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:40:28 +0000

Hi Barry,

The hike took us just under 8 hours (9:30 AM to 5:15 PM) to hike the nearly 24 km to and from the peak and taking a few breaks along the way. The trails were in pretty good condition, a lot better than I was expecting. Once on the overgrown 2-track the route is fairly flat and easy to follow (although, watch out for all the waist high raspberry canes). The bushwhacking portion is only 500m (short by my standards) and through fairly open hardwood forest. In my opinion, the main difficulties are the trip length (it’s a full day outing at 24 km) and navigating the trail around Little McCauley Lake (especially if you lose the trail at McCauley Creek). The Weather Network says there was a high of 8C which is about right, and there where light showers on and off during our trip.

Comment on Southern Ontario High Point by Barry Bridgeford

Barry Bridgeford — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:54:55 +0000

Hi Derek .. any details as to your fitness level, the trail conditions, air temperature, time taken, etc? I’m just wanting to get a feeling for the “difficulty level” and “time involved”.

Comment on Ishpatina Ridge (Tower Summit) – Overland by Ron

Ron — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:06:28 +0000

Just wanted to thank you again for this site! Went in and as I said, this seemed to be the best resource I’ve run into, and it was very much appreciated that you took the time to write this, and update it.

Comment on Witchdoctor Lake Peak by Terry

Terry — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 02:46:05 +0000

A great adventure, lots of great memories. Thanks Derek!

Comment on Ishpatina Ridge (Tower Summit) – Overland by Ishpatina Ridge Overland – Road Notes | Boerboels in Canada

Ishpatina Ridge Overland – Road Notes | Boerboels in Canada — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:13:54 +0000

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Comment on Sleeping Giant by ted paluch

ted paluch — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 17:20:37 +0000

good afternoon. i will be visiting the park in 10 days. i would like to get some info. i wish to visit the sea lion, thunder bay lookout, nanaboshu lookout, top of the giant and the chimney lookout on the knees. any info/advice would be greatly appreciated.

thanks. ted

Comment on Carson Creek Peak by Mike

Mike — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 05:22:51 +0000

The interesting thing about the approach from the south to the Aldina tower is that there are still remnants of a logging road (and ATV trail) that lead to the top from the south. A 4-wheel drive vehicle can make the trip. Not sure that a 4WD vehicle can complete the other route from the north of the Boreal Road. But what makes this route particularly interesting is that I believe this road might just be the highest elevated road in the province, as no other higher “high point” in the province has road access leading to the top!