Tuesday, October 29, 2019

The Railway Trail, Hayward Lake, near Mission, BC.

The piles making up an old trestle along Hayward Lake.
We owe much to our forefathers, the pioneers of old, that built our country one mile at a time.  Many of the routes they constructed were the life-blood of civilization.  These byways still exist, although  they would not be recognized today by those original travelers that meandered along them.  Simple farm trails have become major thoroughfares, used by thousands of commuters each day.  Other paths have been abandoned and fallen into disuse and disrepair.

A common history has befallen many a rail line.  The reasons for them being forsaken varies.  Shorter routes, exhausted resources, better grades, or simple economics all have spelled their doom.  Fortunately, many of these have been revitalized.  No longer facilitating the passage of giant iron beasts, these woodland lines now allow the easy flow of people searching for a quiet path to free their thoughts. 

The Railway Trail (click here), as the south path around Hayward Lake is called, boasts stunning views of the lake with the remains of trestles periodically dotting the trek.  I was out on this path Sunday afternoon with a friend.  The walk was peaceful and easy; one of the benefits of using a railbed as a pathway.  Modest elevation changes exist along its length, especially if you start out at the south end.  We hiked the northern part from the park to a point midway to the other end.  We saw other hikers, many walking their dogs, who seemed to appreciate the trail as much as we did.

Thanks to my friend, Bert, who phoned me up and asked if I wanted to go for a walk.  I did, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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