a walk at Winter River

The Winter River watershed provides the water Charlottetown uses for all of its needs.  It is also a challenging hike over meandering paths criss-crossed with exposed tree roots.  Another challenge is that there are trails crossing and looping over other trails, and it would be easy to get lost.
To get to the trail:  From Charlotetown, take St. Peters Road, which turns into Highway 2 east towards Souris.  Turn left at the Suffolk Road, drive 2.9 km and turn left at a small sign for Winter river, highway 229.  Continue for 1.9 km to East Suffolk Road Extension, and drive straight1.9 km and park where the asphalt ends.

That sounds like it is in the back of the beyond, but it takes just 15 minutes from my house in York.

The beginning of the trail is so hidden by trees, it is hard to find.  It is to the left of this sign.

When you make it out of the dense bush, it opens up a bit.

A patch of woods carpeted in soft green moss, dotted with mushrooms.

The gills on the underside of this mushroom are clearly visible.

lots of bridges to cross on this trail.

Cabin in the woods provides shelter in a storm.

a bench invites weary hikers to sit a while.