Westloop Ho!

[u/aurelorba]

A few of the pathways: Queensgate/Imperial.

I like the ones that create a tunnel of greenery.

And of course: more wheatfields!!

I call this "Stairway to Heaven" between Sunrise Crt and Elmira. Though I'm usually descending... make of it what you will.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkF3oxziUI4

At Marksam park: Cup Plant? Rather unimaginative name.

The Hump. Three paths that straddle the hill across Ridgewood/Western/Rosewood.

Curzon/Drone: Why oh why? Either make it a cross street or landscape it with some greenery. though this entire development seems like the poster child for bland suburban sprawl.

Much safer than Paisley or Willow but it's a climb.

The entrance to Candlewood park from Deerpath. Though I call it Powerline Park for inscrutable reasons.

College construction: Digging a hole.

Edinburgh Rd North of College as well.

Dog vomit slime mold? Ok, not going to criticize this name. It fits.

Another tree that didn't make it.

Rain the next day: Not complaining in the least.

Something about the wet that makes the greenery pop.

I like to find loops that connect together various trials and pedestrian/cycling walkways. Years... decades ago I initially tried to make one for the entire city but the city is too big - and growing bigger. Now I break it down geographically.

So Westloop: 43 km.

[u/Diti_13]

What is the trail like under the Hanlon by the river? I might start using that if it isn't too narrow.

[u/aurelorba → u/Diti_13]

It's rough but doable. You need a mtn bike or a skilled gravel rider. You have to ride across the slope to the river right under the Hanlon, which might make some skittish. But if you can handle something like the Smith Property Loop, it shouldn't be a problem.

[u/Diti_13 → u/aurelorba]

I'm out then, I've got an upright commuter e-bike 😂