Regardless of the questionable weather which effected the launching of kayaks, the first annual Canadice Triathalon took place on Father’s Day, June 16, 2013.  Hikers became a little nervous when a sighting of Big Foot was reported on Canadice Lake by two fishermen.    Follow up interviews with a local resident confirmed that he had just taken some new internet growth pills, and although he couldn’t remember what actually happened, this could possibly explained the mystery.

To prepare for the hot weather to come Char gave a braiding demonstration prior to the hike and 4 spots were secured for our after hike social on Canadice Lake.  Ranger Pat, DEC, and John, City of Rochester, made their usual visit to check numbers, parking spots and to ask if we have seen anything unusual.  No one from Springwater Trails had seen Big Foot, just fawns and water snakes.

Mark and Pam participated in the biking event to ride an estimated 10 miles around Canadice Lake.  Mark took a few little side trip adventures to add a little excitment.  Pam indicated she had not been on a bike for over 5 years and was somewhat skeptical of riding with such an experienced mountain biker.   Later to take a trip over the handbars, Pam warns of a rut on the trail near the south end of the trail between mile marker 1 1/2 and 2 on the west side of the trail.  Bikers should beware! Hopefully it will be fixed soon.

Mark climbing a gravel mountain

Hikers continued on the Canadice Lake Trail, some hiking to the 2 mile mark and returning, and others hiking the entire trail for a distance of 4 miles.  Wecome back Tawn and Pati’s visiting sister!

When the weather on the lake died down, some kayakers experienced a beautiful calm ride on the lake after the enjoyable social along the lake.  We’ll try the triathalon again on Canadice Lake again on July 7th, so practice up! Bike, Hike, Kayak/Canoe.