After enjoying coffee, breakfast or treats, and an hour of socializing at the Aroma Café, 10 hikers made our way into the Q-Cove trails via Plaza Road and a trail that parallels the big staircase. This brought us to Nole Rd where we proceeded south into the Nole Rd right of way, a future road that is, for now, a trail to Noble Rd. The group quickly became involved in hunting for the faces in the forest and found several of the well camouflaged carvings (most carved and placed by Johann Weighardt).

We zig-zagged our way to Noble Road – about 1.5 km – emerging from the bush in the parkette across from QI Builders. We then walked east on Noble Rd to the re-entry point to the “right of way”. Passing through and alongside various private properties via trails and bridges that are well maintained by the owners of some of those properties (notably B. and J. Sheppard), the group enjoyed this backyard rainforest experience. The Word Log’s everchanging one-word philosophical offering – “LIFE” was met with approval. After passing the big Cottonwood we took a figure-eight route that got us back onto Nole Rd. and our descent down the 70 stairs to Plaza Rd.

A downpour for the last part of the outing made sure that we were thoroughly soaked as we reached the plaza parking lot.

This is an easy to access trail through a beautiful second growth forest. One could explore a lot of this system between tasks while at the Q-Cove Plaza. But be aware – it is easy to end up going in circles and losing your way!.  PLEASE NOTE: Except for the “right of way” these trails are on private property and generously shared. (4.6 km;1½ hours walking)