This morning I did the 5km bushwalk from home to Simson's Falls starting at 6am (still dark) and finishing at 7am. I have done this walk many times, often on my own, sometimes with Spence, and occasionally with others. It's a bit of a favourite due to the start (at the end of Paten Rd) being only ~500m from our house (so no pre-planning is necessary). The route passes one of the transmission towers on Mt Cootha and has views of the city.
On this occasion I encountered a group of three Nordic walkers - the first time I've seen this trail used for that pursuit. Perhaps it's worth giving a try.
There is still no water flowing at the falls, despite the recent rains having increased the water level in the pools along the creek.
I carried a small thermos of fresh coffee to sip while I waited for Mikarla to pick me up from Simpson's Falls picnic area. The picnic area is lovely, with cement picnic tables, wood-fired BBQs, toilets, broad expanses of grass, and mature trees.
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