The Elusive Kizell Goulbourne Loop

Seamus, Alistair and I have been exploring a new local forest with questionable success.

We found what looked like a good hiking trail on Google Maps (called the Kizell Goulbourne Loop).  In reality, we have done a terrible job of actually locating it.

On our first attempt, we found the start of the trail but then just ended up wandering aimlessly making random loops along trails in the forest bordering Kizell Pond.  It was a nice forest walk but we definitely did not find the loop from Google Maps.

We headed out for attempt #2 this morning before the snowstorm hit.   At least we managed to make one large loop today, though we spent a long time walking along roads instead of on forest trails so we will not be taking this route again.  Upon comparison, this is obviously still not the correct loop.

Our post-exploration consensus is that the Kizell Goulbourne Loop no longer exists.  There is absolutely no way that we missed it twice.  We think Google Maps needs to be updated.  On a happier note, we found some new trails to try through Monk Environmental Park and Trillium Woods Park.  These wooded areas warrant further research and exploration sometime soon.

The past two days have certainly been an adventure and we have gotten some great exercise.  We got caught in the beginning of the blizzard at the end of today's hike.  We each ate more than our fair share of super fat snowflakes on the way back to the car.  Luckily Seamus does not look too upset about the falling snow or the fresh air.  He does look tired though.  Woohoo!  Afternoon naps, anyone?