On The Trail

This picture is taken at a branch in the trail near Mount Peyton. I have to really hand it to the Newfoundland Snowmobile Federation this year, the trail conditions have been out of this world. They are well signed and marked and above all groomed to perfection. Every year the snowmobile federation and more importantly the local clubs improve and add in may ways to the trail network and facilities for enjoying the outdoors, I applaud the hard work put on by the many volunteers.

Mount Peyton from the trail

This is how Mount Peyton looks from the trail leading into it. This is the one spot where the mountain and trail line up and you look straight at the peak. It has been busy in there lately as the trail and snow have been good for snowmobiling. I allow only my point and shoot out for excursions like this (it fits in my pocket better) kind of limits the quality, but the idea is there.

Mount Peyton

Mount Peyton at 482 m is by no means a high point off the earth, but, it is however, a great destination for an outing on snowmobile. With the 20+cm in the forecast for tomorrow and more to follow later this week I would say the warmup shelter at the base will soon be busy. I have seen days last winter with literally hundreds of snowmobilers making Mount Peyton their destination. There is a warmup shelter not far from the mountain, the trails leading in and out are clearly marked and well groomed with adequate snow.

Gander Lake

Took this on my way home from work this evening. Gander Lake with Mount Peyton just visible on the right. (click for a larger view)