HIKING THE LA CLOCHE SILHOUETTE TRAIL

HIKING THE LA CLOCHE SILHOUETTE TRAIL | PART 3

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So we hiked the La Cloche Silhouette Trail in Killarney this past September. In Part 3, we hike out on what seems to be the nicest weather day the whole trip (figures), visit The Crack and COMPLETE THE LA CLOCHE SILHOUETTE TRAIL.
Marian has completed the full trail 6 times and this trip was Hailey's first time.
And for those wondering about my feet! Yes I wore broken in hiking boots and I also wore merino wool IceBreaker hiking socks. Also, I was wrapping my feet with vet tape (commonly seen/used on horses) and moleskin on really bad blisters with the vet tape over top to hold it in place.
I think the reason I got blisters so bad was because:
A) My feet weren't used to hiking that much EVERY day for 8 days
B) My feet were wet on our rain days and they didn't dry out for the following days so they got soggy and rubbed. Although believe it or not, on the rain days while hiking my feet didn't hurt because the water made it seem like a water bed to my feet LOL
C) I don't know. I'm going to try wearing trail running shoes next time and see if that helps. I think my feet needed more breathing room and some people's feet aren't meant for hiking boots. WHO KNOWS!
OH! And the length of the trail is longer than what the Friends of Killarney Trail Guide says. I don't think they count any of the elevation changes when you are hiking which makes a BIG difference in your actual distance as you are at some points climbing up. Just my thought. Although it totally sucked thinking you had a 12km day and it ends up being 16km, especially in the pouring rain and crazy winds.
Overall, a great trip and I'll probably hike it again.
Enjoy! And Hiking is a never ending portage!
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@jbucknall57 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful videos. Very helpful for planning my next hike. Lots of details and tips. Well done and thank you.

@BackpackingWithJason 4 жыл бұрын

I love those views around the water. Very beautiful. That view at the crack was awesome!! It’s always a tough hike when your feet are hurting so bad. I hope for a quick recovery for you. Cool video 👍

@WildCanoes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was a fun time for sure despite the blisters.

@NickandRachel 4 жыл бұрын

That lake is beautiful!

@naturally_illustrated 4 жыл бұрын

Great series! Killarney is fricken goreeeeegous!!

@canadapatrick 4 жыл бұрын

Kudos to you and your mom doing this. Just watched all 3 videos. Too bad weather was not nicer and the unfortunate feet issues. I have paddled Killarney and gone to Lumsden lake and love the place.

@WildCanoes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Haha yeah gotta figure out some different shoes for next time. Lumsden is super pretty!

@Adventuringtoabetterme 4 жыл бұрын

Did hou wear new shoes to do that trip? Or did you get the blisters because your feet were wet?

@WildCanoes 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve had the hiking boots and hiked in them for a couple years with no problems. Not sure what it was, I think I’m going to try trail runners next time as they are more breathable and less constricting. And the wet feet probably didn’t help lol. Although, the water in my boots created a water bed for my feet and they weren’t hurting as much 😂

@hikeCANOEcamp 4 жыл бұрын

Give it 5 or 10 years and you'll be wanting to do this hike all over again. ;D I've yet to do this trail and would do it no less than 7 nights. Good Times ! Keep up your great videos!

@WildCanoes 4 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah I'll probably do it again. I'd like to do it in 4 or 5 days next time I think. Thanks!

@retiredoutside 4 жыл бұрын

I need to hike that trail.

@webbytoes3443 4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you and your sister had a fun trip lol. I have used pantyhose to help with blister sounds weird but whatever works

@WildCanoes 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting! Ya I’ll have to experiment with some different things and see what works best. Haha my mom appreciated the kind words 😉😂

@louisehiker9246 4 жыл бұрын

I really liked these videos. Well done! That is a very difficult trail. Like, very. I enjoyed re-hiking it through your eyes. (Did it Aug 2018) If you hate hiking, I hope the beauty compensated for your sore feet a wee bit. Me, bring afraid of heights, I dislike scrambling on wet slippery rock, but the rest was amazing.

@WildCanoes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes the sore feet were worth some of the views I think haha. The slippery rocks were not fun at all and very nerve wracking. Thanks for watching!

@flowerchildvee 3 жыл бұрын

lolol I swear to god it always rains in Killarney!

@WildCanoes 3 жыл бұрын

Haha I say that about Algonquin! It always rains when I go there. I could probably count on my hands how many rain days I’ve had in Killarney, never rains for us haha (except in this vid 🙃)

@flowerchildvee 3 жыл бұрын

@@WildCanoes haha funny how that happens

@flowerchildvee 3 жыл бұрын

Wait, wait, you're saying i can use vet tape on myself lol? nice

@WildCanoes 3 жыл бұрын

Haha I did! It kept all the blisters cushioned without sticking to them