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Hikes 2015
LookitsMarkA
05-09-2015, 05:33 PM
please share your hiking photos and details so maybe we can see a more define picture compared to the general pictures. why? just want to see if its worth the hike.
ill be updating every week for pictures and feel free to PM me and tag along =D
may 10, mt seymour
may 17, Mount Daniel in sunshine coast
may 31, Cheakamus Lake
June 4, in Washington state- Big four ice caves, Beckler peak and evergreen mountain
June 14th, Linderman Lake, Dog mountain, Mount thom,
June 28, Mount fromme
July 5, Diez vistas
July 12, Mount cheam
July 19,
July 26 - august 1, ill be hiking in taiwan
August 9,
August 16, crown mountain
August 23,
Might as well as follow each other on instagram! : mark.lta
Garibaldi lake still frozen during the first week of may
http://s29.postimg.org/5o2xd68pj/20150503_153849.jpg
rexsomnii
05-09-2015, 06:00 PM
Went to Mystery Lake on Mount Seymour on April 19th. Took a dip in the lake and man was it still cold. No one was really there at the time but I bet there were tons of people there today as the weather is so nice!
Here's some pics of a real life pokemon. LOL
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Did Lindeman Lake about a month ago. The lake was nice but the hike was short and easy. Got to the lake in about 50 minutes.
http://i.imgur.com/NEVOKUw.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/CJmgMvj.jpg
LookitsMarkA
05-11-2015, 04:55 PM
mount seymour! there is snow but we literally did a snow slide with our asses haha =/
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Jas29
05-19-2015, 10:45 PM
Quarry rock
http://i.imgur.com/t3Z0DLSl.jpg?1
bluejays
05-19-2015, 11:25 PM
Garibaldi still has lots of snow as of May long weekend :okay:
Jas29
05-19-2015, 11:47 PM
Lake was frozen a couple weeks ago i heard
dachinesedude
05-20-2015, 08:31 AM
long weekend at olympic national park
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/dachinesedude/20150517_122613.jpg
320icar
05-20-2015, 09:56 AM
not much of a hike (took maybe an hour and a half) but was my first one in a sadly long time. went up to hicks lake and did the perimetre hike. very good for beginners as not much elevation.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8868/16880210164_159218dedc_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rHDuoh)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/rHDuoh) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30576355@N04/), on Flickr
https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7714/17315443390_9897a4a5c9_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/so7b4q)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/so7b4q) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30576355@N04/), on Flickr
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7747/17476690676_30264b2afa_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/sCmBg3)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/sCmBg3) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30576355@N04/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8825/17476758986_4f96ce33de_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/sCmXyN)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/sCmXyN) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30576355@N04/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8761/17315626780_d4199aa56d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/so87zj)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/so87zj) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30576355@N04/), on Flickr
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7661/17501209482_f56e45ef8a_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/sEwgR5)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/sEwgR5) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30576355@N04/), on Flickr
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7793/16883062353_edca7ebf84_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rHU7eX)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/rHU7eX) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30576355@N04/), on Flickr
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7798/16882583694_9c11645f43_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rHRDXd)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/rHRDXd) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30576355@N04/), on Flickr
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5460/17361357879_6f7b0a1272_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ssauQx)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ssauQx) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30576355@N04/), on Flickr
6o4__boi
05-20-2015, 10:41 AM
Quarry rock was good as a casual hike...now i just find it's always crowded
So far this year i've gone around in Belcarra and Minnekhada...i've got plans to head out to Golden Ears and Mount Gardner hopefully in June. Anyone ever gone to Mount Gardner? How was it?
I'm hoping to do Crown Mountain by August.
LookitsMarkA
05-20-2015, 05:26 PM
crown by august is pretty doable i think. never done it but it looks difficult lol
Always see pictures of hikes from Quarry Rock on Instagram, how long does it take to get to the top?
twitchyzero
05-20-2015, 10:50 PM
psst
Quarry Rock hike in Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC | Vancouver Trails (http://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/quarry-rock/)
bbcbrbe
05-31-2015, 04:13 PM
for the hikes that are out of the GVA, are there usually dogs allowed to be off leash?
like lindeman lake and other ones further out
thanks
GabAlmighty
05-31-2015, 04:30 PM
for the hikes that are out of the GVA, are there usually dogs allowed to be off leash?
like lindeman lake and other ones further out
thanks
Yes. But in all honesty, we used to just let our dog off his leash everywhere.
Mr.HappySilp
05-31-2015, 05:49 PM
Remember for hikes please wear apporiate clothing, shoes and bring water!
LookitsMarkA
06-01-2015, 10:59 AM
for the hikes that are out of the GVA, are there usually dogs allowed to be off leash?
like lindeman lake and other ones further out
thanks
you usually have to take the leash off. youll get a ticket from a park ranger for not doing so
Cheakamus Lake
http://s1.postimg.org/nmc5stl0f/20150531_133617.jpg
Did sea to summit hike on Sunday. Most challenging hike I've done.
bad selfie
oops, big picture so I spoilered it
http://i.imgur.com/yaAlytj.jpg
320icar
06-01-2015, 10:10 PM
next saturday amateur hike anyone does let me know!
LookitsMarkA
06-02-2015, 10:59 AM
^ do Dog mountain in mount seymour.
its a simple hike with really nice view
bcuzracecarz
06-03-2015, 02:19 PM
Done quite a few this year so far; Seymour, Dog Mountain, Quarry Rock, Chief 2x, Grouse Grind.
Finally this past Monday did the Lions. Difficult hike for the most part, 9kms up with no real breaks, took a touch over 3 hours to get up and about 2:20 to get down. Hung out at the top for about an hour and had lunch. Definitely one of the most rewarding hikes around the Vancouver area but remember to pack enough water and give yourself plenty of time to get back down, not an easy trek tho for the average hiker
http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b606/Sincereal/Mobile%20Uploads/20150601_140606_zpsmforoy3h.jpg
http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b606/Sincereal/Mobile%20Uploads/20150601_132854_zpsebpqlbzk.jpg
http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b606/Sincereal/Mobile%20Uploads/20150601_141624_zpsszq5ecme.jpg
and a wicked 360* panoramic shot I got
http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b606/Sincereal/20150601_133028_zpszs6yzjrh.jpg
did loads of hikig last yr but almost none so far this yr.
looking for a few overnights, anyone interested?
LookitsMarkA
06-05-2015, 06:56 PM
im down if its a sunday night to monday morning ^
ice caves and beckler peak(5000feet elevation, even encountered a bear as big a hatchback civic) in washington, it was a far drive from vancouver and + you have to hike for hours... but definitely a very worthy hike for killing those calves haha
http://s22.postimg.org/oycoyw4ht/2015_06_04_21_06_39.jpg
http://s18.postimg.org/5phou9y3d/2015_06_05_16_45_39.jpg
im down if its a sunday night to monday morning ^
ice caves and beckler peak(5000feet elevation, even encountered a bear as big a hatchback civic) in washington, it was a far drive from vancouver and + you have to hike for hours... but definitely a very worthy hike for killing those calves haha
http://s22.postimg.org/oycoyw4ht/2015_06_04_21_06_39.jpg
http://s18.postimg.org/5phou9y3d/2015_06_05_16_45_39.jpg
You saw a bear?!:denied:
far? close? Did you run away?
details please.
320icar
06-05-2015, 08:12 PM
Finally busted my chief cherry. Don't think I need to throw up any pics as I'm sure you've all done it. Very pretty. Did the farther peak (both the sketchy latter and the proper chained 2nd peak)
Was fun. But with le gf I wasn't rushing to the top
320icar
06-06-2015, 10:32 AM
decided to upload some anyways.
fuck these things right here lol
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/450/17888614723_879eb4ebb8_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tfKPVM)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/tfKPVM) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30576355@N04/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/465/18511189191_147917d241_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ucLFCk)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ucLFCk) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30576355@N04/), on Flickr
went straight for the farthest peaks (bunch of kids or wtv at the lowest peak). we went up to the left first, the lower one with the janky rebar ladder.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/462/17888605353_fabb6068c1_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tfKM9e)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/tfKM9e) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30576355@N04/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/483/18509307425_a6a4d75709_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ucB3f6)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ucB3f6) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30576355@N04/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/497/18511205701_68e7458e21_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ucLLwZ)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ucLLwZ) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30576355@N04/), on Flickr
then dicked around and went to the proper peak
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8838/18527508332_d509f0b671_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/uedjJQ)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/uedjJQ) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30576355@N04/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/543/18344202020_574a3a4519_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tX1Qab)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/tX1Qab) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30576355@N04/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8828/18505506746_25c7195610_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ucgyr9)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ucgyr9) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30576355@N04/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8829/18344215980_f125209a91_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tX1UiS)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/tX1UiS) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30576355@N04/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/378/18511199571_99c1917f4a_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ucLJHi)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ucLJHi) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30576355@N04/), on Flickr
so yeah, it was nice and quiet for the most part. was easier than i was expecting. gonna do more box jumps at the gym though i think lol
LookitsMarkA
06-06-2015, 12:22 PM
that nipple photo LOL ^
You saw a bear?!:denied:
far? close? Did you run away?
details please.
about 10 meters away while we were going straight up following the trail we saw a the grizzly bear which was running straight down the trail horizontally (it was fucking fast) it ignored us. was scared shitless because it was huge but now Ill be buying a bear mace for next week :badpokerface:
strike66
06-06-2015, 03:23 PM
Been trying to do a hike every week this spring/summer too.
I've been getting lower back soreness (muscle tightness) whenever I have to ascend or climb steps. This has made it quite painful/tiring when doing hikes. Any suggestions on how to counteract this? I think it may have something to do with how I'm climbing those stairs. Felt it really bad the entire way up the grind today.
Mining
06-06-2015, 05:14 PM
that nipple photo LOL ^
about 10 meters away while we were going straight up following the trail we saw a the grizzly bear which was running straight down the trail horizontally (it was fucking fast) it ignored us. was scared shitless because it was huge but now Ill be buying a bear mace for next week :badpokerface:
That is crazy. 10m away? and it was Grizzly and not a black bear? No bear spray?
It could have been death for you. I'm serious. Good thing no incident occurred. Definitely be careful
LookitsMarkA
06-07-2015, 12:38 PM
Been trying to do a hike every week this spring/summer too.
I've been getting lower back soreness (muscle tightness) whenever I have to ascend or climb steps. This has made it quite painful/tiring when doing hikes. Any suggestions on how to counteract this? I think it may have something to do with how I'm climbing those stairs. Felt it really bad the entire way up the grind today.
1. foam roller
2. hanging on a chin up bar stretch
3. weight lifting belts
4. and try to consider back muscle endurance work outs in the future when the pain is gone
5. hiking cane/ sticks
LookitsMarkA
06-07-2015, 12:41 PM
anyone down to do an overnight hike to golden ears?
We will hike July 12 (sunday) in the morning and get there by night then we will camp and go back down the next day
Sunfighter
06-07-2015, 01:40 PM
320icar ... thanks for the great pics.
I spend most of the year marathon training and I love hiking in the summer. Somehow I had never done the Chief so my GF and I went yesterday. I ran 15 km in the AM so we didn't actually start until shortly after noon. We went to the second peak and looped back down the route that most people take when they go straight to the third peak.
Boy was it busy but what the heck did I expect on a 25 degree Saturday in July in the afternoon. :)
Sunfighter
06-07-2015, 01:45 PM
That is crazy. 10m away? and it was Grizzly and not a black bear? No bear spray?
It could have been death for you. I'm serious. Good thing no incident occurred. Definitely be careful
Hmmmm ... sounds like a black bear to me. There is distinct difference between a black bear and a brown bear or Grizzly.
Your point is right though ... people keep telling me to carry bear spray and I keep forgetting to get some. I have run into a couple of meandering black bears over the year and they weren't bothered by me but the circumstances could have been very different.
Hot tip of the day : bear spray.
Frontiersman Bear Spray 1% 225g Cannister - Mountain Equipment Co-op. Free Shipping Available (http://www.mec.ca/product/5025-357/frontiersman-bear-spray-1-225g-cannister/?q=BEAR%2BSPRAY)
strike66
06-07-2015, 07:19 PM
1. foam roller
2. hanging on a chin up bar stretch
3. weight lifting belts
4. and try to consider back muscle endurance work outs in the future when the pain is gone
5. hiking cane/ sticks
Thanks, the issue is it happens when I am doing the hike. I do foam rolling after every workout but it hasn't helped during the hike. I do deadlifts in the gym too.
LookitsMarkA
06-08-2015, 04:55 PM
Hmmmm ... sounds like a black bear to me. There is distinct difference between a black bear and a brown bear or Grizzly.
Your point is right though ... people keep telling me to carry bear spray and I keep forgetting to get some. I have run into a couple of meandering black bears over the year and they weren't bothered by me but the circumstances could have been very different.
Hot tip of the day : bear spray.
Frontiersman Bear Spray 1% 225g Cannister - Mountain Equipment Co-op. Free Shipping Available (http://www.mec.ca/product/5025-357/frontiersman-bear-spray-1-225g-cannister/?q=BEAR%2BSPRAY)
my buddy and i thought it couldve been a brown bear but it was furry and god damn huge. all i know is.. it was a bear.
thanks for the link :hotbaby:
LookitsMarkA
06-08-2015, 04:56 PM
Thanks, the issue is it happens when I am doing the hike. I do foam rolling after every workout but it hasn't helped during the hike. I do deadlifts in the gym too.
i see, then my last suggestion is to go to the doctors or a podiatrist and get assessed if you need custom orthotics
BUT anyone down to do an overnight hike to golden ears?
We will hike July 12 (sunday) in the morning and get there by night then we will camp and go back down the next day
320icar
06-08-2015, 09:17 PM
Tempting! But right now I get Friday/Saturday as my weekend. I've never done overnight hiking but I'd love to try
anyone down to do an overnight hike to golden ears?
We will hike July 12 (sunday) in the morning and get there by night then we will camp and go back down the next day
i'd love to actually but monday is no can do. is it doable in a day round trip?
LookitsMarkA
06-10-2015, 04:25 PM
i'd love to actually but monday is no can do. is it doable in a day round trip?
according to the link below, It can be done in a day. but It would be nice to enjoy the sunrise.
Ministry of Environment - Golden Ears Provincial Park - Hiking Trails (http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/golden_ears/hiking_trails.html)
on another note: I cant find anyone this sunday to do an early hike with me.
Dog mountain, Fairly easy hike, 2 hours in total (vice versa). starts in mount seymour. Leave at 4am to catch the sunrise.
Just confirmed, im doing Lion's binkert trail on June 28th with 2 other bromies. If anyone wanna come
lions is cool, I did it last yr. so many black flies though, bring repellant
Traum
06-12-2015, 01:54 PM
I've been getting lower back soreness (muscle tightness) whenever I have to ascend or climb steps. This has made it quite painful/tiring when doing hikes. Any suggestions on how to counteract this? I think it may have something to do with how I'm climbing those stairs. Felt it really bad the entire way up the grind today.
Do you use trekking poles at all? If you don't, you should definitely try them out. I fell in love with them after trying them out, and now I wouldn't be caught dead without them on a hike.
They transfer so much of the workload away from your legs, knees, and back to your arms and shoulders. I'd even go as far as making the claim that they enable me to last easily 2x as long on a hike than without, and I get a far more balanced workout to boot.
(Now, if I could only find the same magic bullet that would make me last 2x as long in this other kind of activity that I regularly engage in... that would be golden. :hotbaby: )
MEC has a good selection of these, but I'm sure your local fav outdoors shop would also be a good source.
6o4__boi
06-12-2015, 02:17 PM
^ interesting...i might pick one up for my longer hikes later on this summer.
any suggestions on good brands and what to look out for when getting trekking poles?
Traum
06-12-2015, 02:59 PM
^ interesting...i might pick one up for my longer hikes later on this summer.
any suggestions on good brands and what to look out for when getting trekking poles?
I won't pretend to be an expert on it, but from my research, it seems to me that a correct pole height is essential, and it varies a bit depending on the type of terrain you are hiking. Because of this, I opted for a height adjustable pole instead of a fixed height pole.
There are at least a few companies that makes trekking poles, and they all seem pretty decent. Personally, I went with an aluminum Black Diamond pole because I prefer its snap latch type of height adjustment instead of the twist lock kind. But that may or may not be personal preference.
One very interesting aspect that I found is, it takes some practice to get used to having a hiking pole(s). If you don't get the technique right, it feels awkward using them, and you won't like them at all. But once you are used to it, they just feel like extensions to your arms and legs, and you walk / hike / trek with them like everything is second nature. In some ways, it's kind of like learning how to walk all over again. You can talk about gait, pole placement, moving matter, etc. for as long as you want, but ultimately, I'd say you just need to build up the motor program much like how people learn to walk. And then you just do it without thinking.
I use poles if it's more than a 4-5h hike. especially if you have a pack, it's a must
Timewav3zer0
06-14-2015, 07:22 PM
Just did Garabaldi today...the view at the top is amazing.
Sunfighter
06-14-2015, 07:57 PM
What was the time like?
Just did Garabaldi today...the view at the top is amazing.
did you go up to black tusk or panorama?
Timewav3zer0
06-15-2015, 04:48 PM
What was the time like?
took about 6 hours in total, with relaxing at the top for a bit.
did you go up to black tusk or panorama?
just went to the lake, didn't have enough time to go further.
6793026
06-15-2015, 07:14 PM
heading to Brandywine Falls this Sunday.
EDawg
06-15-2015, 07:25 PM
did grind on sat, quarry rock on sunday
hoping to go for at least 2 hikes/week!
LookitsMarkA
06-16-2015, 12:24 PM
Heres a view of Dog mountain in North van at dawn (4am) (difficulty compared to grouse as being 10 is 4/10)
http://s10.postimg.org/db6meznnd/2015_06_14_12_19_16.jpg
Linderman lake in chilliwack (difficulty compared to grouse as being 10 is 5/10)
http://s12.postimg.org/nad312zdp/2015_06_15_16_18_12.jpg
and Mount Thom in chilliwack (9pm) (difficulty compared to grouse as being 10 is 3/10)
http://s24.postimg.org/9t558bof9/20150615_205946.jpg
Derrickk
06-21-2015, 02:07 PM
Yes details on the bear please! I like high knoll in Coquitlam. Has lots of bears too lol
LookitsMarkA
07-06-2015, 12:53 PM
Mount pugh. 7200 feet- 8hours (difficulty compared to grouse as being 10 is 9/10)
at around 6400 feet - saw 2 cubs on top so had to turn back
http://s8.postimg.org/pzp5wvktx/2015_07_03_15_23_45.jpg
at around 5500 feet
http://s8.postimg.org/swc6x5qnp/2015_07_03_16_33_16.png
St mark's summit (difficulty compared to grouse as being 10 is 7/10)
http://s22.postimg.org/7mbdnbl9d/20150628_115718.jpg
and Mount Rainier,at around 10,000 feet (8 hours+) (difficulty compared to grouse as being 10 is 10/10)
around 6500 feet
http://s22.postimg.org/l1yecrtr5/2015_07_06_05_44_01.jpg
around 8500 feet
http://s22.postimg.org/kuarg9ish/2015_07_06_05_43_01.jpg
around almost 10,000 feet having a beer
http://s22.postimg.org/y9xs5pra9/2015_07_06_12_12_23.jpg
trail ran up unnecessary mountain on sunday. would have been a nice view if it werent for the smoke.
320icar
08-08-2015, 05:24 PM
Anyone have good suggestions for a first overnight hike in/hike out place? Brother and I are thinking of doing a hike in and overnight camp. Both physically fit and outdoorsy. Does not have to be all about elevation. Would be nice to go to a hike in lake area. Only real concern is not being in the wildfire area
willystyle
08-08-2015, 06:33 PM
What's a super easy hike for beginners around the Vancouver area? Like a hour? 2 hours max.
320: how about elfin lakes
willy: quarry rock, easiest one with a view.
anyone ever hike the full howe sound crest trail?
LookitsMarkA
09-27-2015, 11:42 PM
What's a super easy hike for beginners around the Vancouver area? Like a hour? 2 hours max.
dog mountain
LookitsMarkA
09-27-2015, 11:43 PM
Anyone have good suggestions for a first overnight hike in/hike out place? Brother and I are thinking of doing a hike in and overnight camp. Both physically fit and outdoorsy. Does not have to be all about elevation. Would be nice to go to a hike in lake area. Only real concern is not being in the wildfire area
did you end up camping? :ahwow:
guurl
09-28-2015, 09:27 AM
soo sad i was supposed to hike joffre lake last saturday. drove all the way there to find out that it was raining heavily. weather forecast said itd be sunny :(
it was sunny everywhere else.. pemberton, whistler.....
so instead we hiked narin falls, brandy wine falls, and shannon falls. walked aorund whistler those arent even real hikes lol ugh. tried to go joffre lake two weeks ago too but they blocked off the sea to sky highway for some bike marathon.
god really doesnt want me to hike joffre lake lol
any other lakes that are clear blue? other than joffre & geribaldi
LookitsMarkA
09-28-2015, 08:27 PM
wedgemount lake :D
7 hours total vice versa
did crown mountain 2 weeks ago, was fairly challenging especially since you have to do the grind to get to the start. also if you're not used to boulder fields and exposed scrambling it may be a bit of a challenge.
http://i.imgur.com/2L0DR5w.jpg
on saturday i did the howe sound crest trail which is a 29km trail from cypress to porteau cove. i got a ride at 7am and finished at 430pm and hitchiked home. 9.5hrs at a reasonably fast pace, ran all the flat portions. did it solo but met some trail runners in between who i kept up with for about half the hike then they were gone! bit too fast for me and didnt wait for me either. i dont recommend this as a day hike unless you're a trail runner because even if you're doing it at a decent speed it will take 12 hours. its better as an overnight trip for most.
http://i.imgur.com/CLCpO5D.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/DwqVUan.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/7be9Vty.jpg
guurl
09-29-2015, 09:07 PM
wow you hitch hiked home? and wow!! looks intense
for a day hike yeah, it was! if i did it in july when theres more daylight i would have enjoyed it more and wouldnt have rushed it.
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