Sunday, October 14, 2007
Cedar Creek, a Lakehead Region Conservation Area, is located west of Thunder Bay, past Kakabeka Falls. Follow highway 590 and turn left at 2nd Sideroad. Turn left again at Broome Road and follow it to the end, about 1.5 kilometers. There is a good parking area and, as with all LRCA trails, a pay box where you can drop off your $2.00.
This is a short trail, under a half hour one way, but is very pleasant and suitable for all ages. The trail is well maintained with only minor up and downs. At the end is a small waterfall and numerous rapids. A bench awaits those that want to sit and contemplate nature. On this trip I brought along my Kelly Kettle, some water of course, and some tea bags. I had boiling water ready in a matter of minutes! Trouble was, I’d forgotten to bring along a mug to drink from. This is when I realized a check list would have been a great benefit to me. So from now on I check and double check my list. But I sat and enjoyed the view anyway. When I left I drove the long way home, following some great back roads along the Kam River. It was warm and mostly sunny and a very enjoyable day.
