Silver Peak

Submitted by jamiesonhatt on Sun, 07/30/2023 - 10:47am
Description

Height: 1768 feet / 539 m
Lat/Lon: N46 06.662 W81 17.357

Overview:
Located in Killarney Provincial Park, Silver Peak is the pinnacle of the La Cloche Mountains, a weathered 3.5 billion year old mountain range that was once higher than today’s Rocky Mountains. The peak is so named because of the silvery gleam the white quartzite gives off in the sunshine. Although not the highest elevation in Ontario, the peak is well regarded for it’s mountainous terrain and sweeping views, and as such is a popular hiking destination.

Drift Creek Wilderness R2R2R (OR)

Submitted by Jilguerito on Sun, 07/30/2023 - 08:19am
Description

In the Oregon Coast Range, most of the old growth forests are logged and gone.  Here at Drift Creek, you can experience the largest remaining old growth stand.  You will see old-growth Douglas Fir, Western Hemlock, and Sitka Spruce.  Some of the biggest trees along the trail are 7+ feet in diameter!  

Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghi Canal (Vietnam)

Submitted by Volker Buschka on Sun, 07/30/2023 - 06:42am
Description

Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghi Canal. One of the best dedicated running paths in HCMC – nearly 14 km out and back! Path runs in Districts 1 & 3, from the Dien Bien Phu Bridge (near the Saigon Zoo), winding north/west to for 7 km the end of the canal. Pass Lotus Temple Chùa Pháp Hoa, about 4 km.