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February Events

Sunday February 1st

The forecast for tomorrow is mostly rain-free but be prepared for a few spots from time to time. Meet at ArtSpring at 1:00 or at the top of Broadwell at 1:15. Take the detour arround Sunset Drive and Channel Ridge Drive to reach the top of Broadwell.

Tuesday, February 3rd

Hike – Let’s plan to be hiking in Ruckle Park tomorrow. The forecast is for mild weather (10 or 11), possibly some drizzle. If things take a turn, I’ll cancel by 8:30 am Tuesday morning.

Larry McIntyre will lead a hike in Ruckle Park, roughly circumnavigating Ruckle’s working farm. We’ll begin at the parking lot just past the barns, and walk from there to Grandma’s Beach and then follow the shoreline for approximately 6 km, through the campground, the picnic area, then all the way to King’s Cove, where we’ll head inland to Merganser Pond, possibly detouring to view the giant Firs. Then we’ll follow the trail hugging the western border of the farm and return to the cars. This is a 9.8 km hike, 220m elevation gain, with a few slippery and rocky sections. Views of farm animals is pretty much guaranteed (turkeys and sheep) and there have been recent sightings of a raft of sea lions, but no promises. Meet to carpool from ArtSpring departing at 9:45 or meet at the parking lot just past the barns to set out at 10:05.

WALK – Kathryn will lead a walk in Ruckle Park from the campground parking to Grandma’s Beach and return. Lunch at Grandma’s Beach. The trail is well groomed and mainly level. Carpool from ArtSpring departing at 10:00 am or meet at Ruckle Park Campground parking lot at 10:20 am.

Ramble – Meet at ArtSpring at 10:30 to carpool to Churchill Rd.
We’ll ramble around there and eat lunch on the beach

Sunday, February 8th Hike – Mt Erskine starting at Collins Rd. Up on Trail 1, down on trail 3. Meet at ArtSpring to car-pool departing at 1:00 or at the trailhead on Collins Rd to set out at 1:15.

Tuesday, February 10th

Hike – Bob Keates will lead a hike on the Sullivan side of Burgoyne Bay. Out on trail 20 to its western limit (mostly level, muddy sections). Up on trail 23 to a viewpoint for lunch, then descending on trail 21 (steep sections, poles helpful). About 7 km, 300 m elevation gain. Meet at ArtSpring to car pool, departing at 9:45 or at the parking area at Burgoyne Bay to set out at 10:05.

WALK – Carron will lead a walk on the trail though Jarrod’s Grove in the Cusheon Creek Reserve.There is only slight elevation gain/loss over an approx 2 km trail but walking sticks would be advised as there are a lot of slippery leaves underfoot. Lunch can be enjoyed at nearby Beddis Beach. Carpool from ArtSpring at 10:00 am or at the trailhead at 10:15. Directions: From the beach end of Beddis Road, bear right onto Cushion Place, then in a short distance, right onto Creekside Drive. Park on the left near the trail head sign

Ramble – TBA

Sunday, February 15th Hike today is cancelled, I’m not available to lead. Hike – Maple Mountain Blue Trail. Meet at ArtSpring to car pool, departing at 11:30, or at the Vesuvius ferry terminal to walk on the 12:05 ferry. Expect to return on the 3:35 ferry.

Tuesday, February 17th

Hike – The weather forecast for My Bruce is for rain (possibly near freezing) on Tuesday morning. So, I think I’d better postpone that hike until later in the season. Instead, I’ll lead a hike into the Lyoness CRD park reserve and then up to the lookout in the Reginald Hill Nature Reserve. This will be a moderate hike. Meet to carpool from ArtSpring departing at 0945 or meet at the parking lot at Beaver Point Hall at 1005. We’ll carpool from there.

Postponed till later date. Ashley Hilliard will lead a hike through the Alvin Indridson Nature Reserve and on to the Mt Bruce summit. Meet at ArtSpring to carpool , departing at 9:45. Or join at meeting place: Drummond Park to set out at 10:05 in vehicles that can travel Musgrave Road. Hike is weather dependent and will be confirmed by email the evening before.

WALK – This walk is being cancelled today due to muddy and potentially icy trails.

Alison will lead a walk in Bryant Hill Park and Andreas Vogt Nature Reserve with potential for new spring growth. Elevation about 100 metres. Distance abt 3.5 km Lunch with a view. Carpool from ArtSpring for 10:00 am departure or meet at the trail head parking area at 10:15. Parking: At the end of Sarah Way, follow the gravel drive to the right to the parking area and trail head.

.Ramble – An off Island ramble:
Meet at ArtSpring at 10:00 to carpool to Vesuvius ferry and catch the 10:50 boat to Crofton then drive to the Golf Course parking lot on Henry Road.
Leave cars there and ramble along the Multi Purpose Trail as far as we want then back to our cars and drive to the Owl’s Nest Restaurant in Chemainus for lunch.
Options for return ferry from Crofton are 12:55 or 2:20.
Please let me know if you plan to join us?

Sunday, February 22nd
Howard Horel and Andreas Vogt. Meet at Art Spring to car pool departing at 1:00 or at the trailhead on Mereside Rd to set out at 1:15.

February, 24th

Hike – Jude Oliver will lead a hike in Ruckle Park. Starting point is the parking lot at Little Red School House/Beaver Point Hall and hike up to the first turnoff to cross the hilltop. We’ll join the trail that enters from the park boundary and skirts the farm. We’ll either descend to Bear Point and travel via Coppermine Cove, or skirt Merganser Pond en route to King Cove. Either way we will lunch at King Cove. The return to little Red School House via the main trail is a gentle and steady ascent. The hike is roughly 9 km. There are some slippery descents, a few climbs and likely some muddy sections. Poles will be helpful. Meet to carpool from ArtSpring departing at 0945 or meet at the Little Red School House parking lot at to set out at 1005.

Walk – Mary Lou will lead a moderate walk on the Chris Hatfield Trail in Ruckle Park from the trail head at the end of Meyer Road to Yeo Point and back. Much of the trail is fairly easy, except for the approach to the bridge over the creek and the rough, narrow section along the high shore portion. Lunch at Yeo Point. Carpool from ArtSpring parking lot departing at 10:00 am or meet at the parking area at end of Meyer Road at 10:15 am.

Ramble – TBA