Day 1 – Freshwater Lake Hikes and Opening

Freshwater Lake Group Photo

 

Day 1 of  the 2015 Hike the Highlands Festival went well despite showers off and on in the evening.  Thirty six hikers enjoyed the 1st hike of the festival at Freshwater Lake and Look-off.  The hikers later went to the festival headquarters at St. John’s Hall to enjoy the opening ceremonies and snacks.

Day 2 hikes include Middle Head sunrise hike at 5:45 am.  and Cape Breton Highlands National Park newest hiking trail – Glasgow Lakes Extension (Mica Hill ) at 10:00 am. In the evening their will be a presentation on “West Highland Way – long distance walk (96 miles) in Scotland ” by Elaine Wallace.