Happy Mothers Day from the top of this Gary Oak sanctuary. Mark and I have already hiked Oak Haven Park in our 52weeks commitment but chose it because it is close and Sunday was such a beautiful day to climb it with our friends. We were joined by Marlen and Andrea, as well as our daughter Hannah and her friend Rob. Rob inspired us later in the day when he said that he has never regretted going on a hike. He has, however, experienced regret for wasting the day on the computer or watching tv.
Of course we love this park. Its right up the road from our house on Benvenuto, the road to Butchart Gardens. Really, whats not to love? It has it all; shade, sun, inclines and level trails, gorgeous views and cozy little meadows. We used the parking lot as the trail head then came back down by way of the lane that leads to Garden Gate rd. Once there, we followed the sidewalk to the right and out of the subdivison onto Benvenuto. There is a wooded path that leads back up to Oak Haven parking lot if you turn right again at the stone gate.
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| The lane leading to Garden Gate Rd. |
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| The very definition of idyllic. |
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| Hannah and her sidekick, Mowgli. |
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| Marlen; serene. |
Next week: Mt Work
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