This Old Juniper, near the cache location, is a favourite place of mine.
When we moved to this neighbourhood, my oldest daughter and I scouted out these trails the first winter. From the end of Wildberry Lane, turn left to get to this cache. While the other direction sees much less ATV use, the direction of the trail to this cache is much busier, since the ATVs can come this way to get to Western Island Pond and the trail system behind St.John's airport. Accordingly, keep an ear out for quads / snowmobiles as you walk along to this cache.
The irony, of course, is that the cache location is only a few metres from the trail itself, and can be one of the quietest, most serene places. Sure, a snowmobile or two may roar by in a moment, but you're off the trail and out of sight under the canopy of This Old Juniper.
Sure, a plane may be taking off or landing from nearby YYT, breaking the peacefulness for a moment, but that moment also passes quickly.
Before you know it, the only thing you hear again is the breeze in the trees and the brook at your toes. If anything, the whole scene reminds me that I can escape the city and find some serenity here.
This is a great spot to stop for a snack if you're out caching the other hides we've placed in the area, as it is generally out of sight of the motorized thrillseekers. Personally, we love coming here in winter when there is a good snowfall down, to just lie down below This Old Juniper and listen to all the brook has to offer.
Lastly, This Old Juniper (referring to CtB! Senior, himself) would like to thank everyone for coming out to our hides this year. We are so grateful to have met so many wonderful people on the trails and our other geocaching adventures.