From Crosshill, the Trail continues south on Hutchison Road to Rushes Cemetery, located on the left. Once used by Presbyterians, Anglicans and Methodists, it contains one of the most intriguing grave markers in the province. Located in the south east corner of the cemetery, the original weathered stone with its message in a cryptogram, sits beside a reproduction that challenges visitors to break the code. The stone marks the graves of two wives of pioneer Doctor Samuel Bean. His first marriage to Henrietta lasted only seven months until her death. His second marriage to Susanna also lasted only a few months.
After decoding the cryptogram, continue south to Deborah Glaister Line West (Township Road 3W but formally known as the Third Line). The Trail continues where, just around the corner on the right, is Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church and cemetery, where the Beachy Amish worship. On a Sunday morning, the lot will be full of dark coloured motor vehicles and the majority of worshipers dress in fairly traditional Amish attire.
As one continues West on Deborah Glaister Line, Mapleview Mennonite Church and adjoining cemetery are located on the left.
At Road 116 (Township Road 20), the Township boundary line, the Trail turns left and continues south, where farms of Old Order Amish are found. On Perth Line (Regional Road 7), after turning left, travel east and view some of rural Ontario at its best on the banks of the Nith River. Perhaps a stop for maple syrup or a detour into Nithburg may be of interest.
As the Trail winds along the banks of the Nith, interesting wildlife may catch the eye of a careful observer. By the time Regional Road 7 meets Hutchison Road (Regional Road 5), the Trail turns right and travels east into the village of Wellesley. |
