This summer, we arrived by boat for my first visit back to Fiddlehead in 14 years, and landed next to the old Fiddlehead dock. There on the shore was a hut called "Fiddlehead Landing". To our surprise, David & Eagle, the leaders in creating the Sunshine Coast Trail, happened to be right there. They were trail-building -- improving the trail to Fiddlehead and Tin Hat Mountain. The Sunshine Coast Trail explores spectacular terrain for 180 km. from Saltery Bay to Sarah Point. The "Confederation Lake - Fiddlehead Farm - Tin Hat Mountain" section is a vital link.
The reason that Eagle and Scott need to be commended for their work is because they put the trail through old-growth forest in order to save it from logging. And that is truly a great vision. It is my hope that the people who loved the farm and got an experience out of living there will come back and enjoy hiking on the Sunshine Coast Trail. Whether it be Fiddlehead Farm or not, it doesn't matter. Because there is some of the most incredible wilderness in the world there.
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| Bridge and stream on the road leading up to the farm |
The Sunshine Coast Trail group has put out a book called "A Dream of Giants" that describes the whole trail. It has an extensive section about Fiddlehead Farm -- telling its history, showing relatively recent pictures, and extending an invitation to hikers. The caption of the above photo in the book reads "Nature is once again in the process of reclaiming the former Fiddlehead Farm". So much is gone back to the forest.
On my visit it was sad for me to realize that I couldn't even find my
house site. But it was wonderful to think of hikers on the way through, able to
spend the night camping in one of the woodsheds that is still remaining.
If you are interested in finding more about the "Dream of Giants" group that maintains and enjoys the Sunshine Coast Trail, here are some links:
2 comments:
I hope you are well Linda, I hope that someone else in BC will burn a torch as bright as yours into the future
Paul O'Doherty
Ireland
How are you Linda? I hope you are still well . I often think of you and your great courage. My best wishes.
Paul O,Doherty
Ireland
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