I like to post images the walks I take along the I & M Canal.
My friend Mary asked where I find all of this scenery, so I'm posting my path.
I start walking at the I & M Canal Access off McLinden Road. Take Hansel Road to where it ends at McLinden Road, then turn left. Just over the bridge is parking area to the left. It is very open and safe. You can also catch McLinden on Route 6 just west of Ridge Road.
I walk toward Morris, about two miles. The whole walk has so much to enjoy, but the area just after Tabler Road is beautiful. This is the lock system at Aux Sable Creek. You'll find an aqueduct that carries the canal over the creek, the locks and a little bypass creek that ends with a waterfall. They've done a nice job with bridges and sheltered places to sit. If you wanted to skip the walk, you can take Cemetary Road just past Tabler Road. Once you cross Aux Sable Creek you'll find a small parking area.
Looks like it will be sunny tomorrow. Might be a nice day to go exploring!
The images below enlarge with a click:
The Beginning
The Path
Lock #8 and the Creek/Waterfall