Ihiked recently on the John Goldie Reserve, which was fine until I reached the trail along the southern edge. It was overgrown with burdock, roses and other prickly plants. I should have turned back but kept going, expecting it to improve. It only became easier after the corner near Benmiller Line. Article content

The redeeming feature was spotting a spicebush swallowtail. Less redeeming was the time spent removing burs from Koda. Article content

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