HIKE – Bob Keates will lead a hike in the Howard Horel, Andreas Vogt and Bryant Hill group. Meet at ArtSpring to car pool, departing at 1:00 or at the trailhead at Mereside Rd to set out at 1:15.
HIKE – Lynn Thompson will lead a hike in the Crofton Lake area. Meet at Portlock to carpool departing at 9:10 or at Vesuvius at 9:20 to walk on the 9:35 ferry (parking is limited at Vesuvius).
WALK – Angie will lead a walk departing ArtSpring @10:00 am to Baker beach and back.
The route takes us on trails and pathways with a couple of hill sections through Mouat Park, along Atkins Rd. to lower Ganges Rd. Booth Canal, Harrison and Baker Rd. with lunch at Baker Beach.
Return via Baker and Lower Ganges Rd. Distance about 7 km / about 4 hours.
RAMBLE TBA
HIKE – CANCELED The forecast is for steady rain through the afternoon, so the hike scheduled for Sunday Nov 10 is cancelled.
Hke – Hello hikers! Tomorrow we’ll be hiking up beautiful, mystical Mt. Erskine from the Collins Rd trailhead. This is a moderately difficult hike of approximately 7-8km and 350m elevation gain. There are some slightly muddy, potentially slippery sections after the recent rains so poles are advised. Expect arrival back at Collins Road by around 2:30pm – hopefully in advance of the light rain currently forecast for LATE afternoon. 🙂
Please meet at Artspring by 9:45 for carpooling or at the trailhead for a 10 a.m. start. North enders wanting to carpool from Portlock: please email or text me at (250) 221-1817 by 8:30 a.m. tomorrow. I won’t be going there unless I hear from you. South enders caught in construction traffic: please text me if you need us to wait for you.
If you have questions don’t hesitate to contact me. Hope to see you tomorrow!
Walk – the Reginald Hill Conservation Area trail from the Bridgeman Road access to the view point locally known as Doukhobor Hill. Depart ArtSpring at 10:00 AM or meet at 10:30 at the corner of Clarinda and Bridgeman Road. Park on Clarinda. This is a moderate walk, but up hill all the way. Lunch at the view point. Choose a leader among those attending.
Ramble – Patsy will lead. We’ll meet at ArtSpring at 10:30 and carpool to the end of Broadwell.
Take your lunch.
Bob Keates will lead a hike starting on Lee Rd next to Salt Spring Winery, going up to join the Girlfriend Trail (#3) and up to the Little View lookout (#7). We start down on the Armand Trail (#4), branching off on the Sunshine Trail (#8) and back down to Lee Rd. Meet at Art Spring to Car Pool, departing at 12:30 pm or Lee Rd trailhead to set out at 12:45. Note earlier start time!
High winds are forecast for Tuesday evening. Depending on how early in the day they build up, we may need to cancel tomorrow’s hike. Keep an eye on email around 8:30 am Tuesday.
Hike – Bob Keates will lead a hike on Hope Hill, going up Trail #2 to a viewpoint, then along the White Pine Trail #8 to join Trail #1 and descend. Partway down we will branch off to a viewpoint for lunch. Meet at ArtSpring to car pool, departing at 9:40 or at Drummond park at 10:00 to consolidate vehicles before proceeding to the trailhead on Musgrave Rd
Walk – Barb Balderson will lead an easy walk starting at St Mary Lake beach on trails and quiet roads, LePage to Whims Rd, Maliview and Walkers Hook with lunch on Fernwood beach and return via Fernwood Road and North End road side path. Total time 2.5 to 3 hours. Meet at ArtSpring for 10:00am departure or at St Mary beach parking area at 10:15am.
Ramble – TBA
Hike – Bob Keates will lead a hike from Seymour Heights to the Rim Trail and then the Mt Maxwell summit, returning on the upper Girlfriend trail. Meet at ArtSpring to Car Pool, departing at 12:30 pm or at the Seymour Heights trailhead to set out at 12:45. Note earlier start time!
Hike – Experience four reserves in one outing! Ashley Hilliard will lead. Meet at ArtSpring to carpool at 0945. Or join at starting point at 1005: Blackburn Lake Nature Reserve parking lot. We will hike in the Blackburn area before lunch. After lunch, we will drive to Beddis Beach area for the Creekside Rainforest and Jarrod’s Grove Reserves.
Walk – Sheila will lead a moderate walk on the lower trails of Channel Ridge starting from the yellow gate at the top of Broadwell. The trail is generally easy walking with some ups and downs. Thesloped portion on exposed limestone can be slippery if wet. Lunch at the “dog bench”. Meet at ArtSpring to carpool for 10:00 am departure, or at the yellow gate at the top of Broadwell.
Ramble – Should we try again the ramble that we missed last week?
Leave ArtSpring at 10:30 and ramble around Ganges then have lunch in a restaurant?
Hike – Bob Keates will lead a hike in Ruckle Park. Meet at ArtSpring to carpool, departing at 12:30 or at the parking area just before the park entrance, to set out at 12:50.
Hike – Bob Keates will lead a hike on the Sullivan side of Burgoyne Bay, Up trail 22, continue on trail 23 and down 21. Meet at ArtSpring to car pool, departing at 9:45 or at the trailhead in Burgoyne Bay to set out at 10:05.
Walk – Angie will lead a moderate loop walk on the Tsawout Reserve from the Menhinick Drive entrance. Expect some rough and narrow sections with exposed roots on the upper part of the loop. Lunch at the beach. Carpool departing ArtSpring at 10 a.m. or meet at end of Menhinick drive at 10:30 AM.
Ramble – TBA
Hike – Bob Keates will lead a hike in Channel Ridge starting at the entry kiosk on Sunset Drive about 100 yards south of West Eagle. Meet at ArtSpring to carpool, departing at 12:30 or at the parking area on Sunset Drive, to set out at 12:45.
SSTNC LUNCH
Please join us for our Christmas Luncheon (potluck) at noon at the Lion’s Hall. Tea and coffee provided. No need to bring plates, cutlery or cups – just a dish to share.
Volunteers are needed to lead events in January, Dates are the 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th.
Hike – Burgoyne Bay, the giant arbutus and the boulders. Meet at ArtSpring to car pool, departing at 12:30 or at the lower parking area in Burgoyne Bay to set out at 12:50. Note the early start time.
Hike – Bob Keates will lead a hike in Channel Ridge. Meet at ArtSpring to car pool at departing at 9:40 or at the top of Broadwell to set out at 10:00. Note earlier start times.
Walk – Carron will lead a walk on Jarrod’s Trail in the Cusheon Creek Reserve. Meet at ArtSpring at 10:00 or at the trailhead at 10:15. 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.
Ramble – TBA
Hike – Crofton Lake. Meet at ArtSpring to car pool, departing at 11:30 or at Vesuvius to walk on the 12:05 ferry. Plan to return on the 4:50 ferry, although we may make it on the 3:35.
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