Mount McFarlane - strenuous

🏔️ Mount MacFarlane Hike
📅 Date: Aug 1 (Saturday)
🕗 Meet Time: 7am
📍 Meeting Point: Mount MacFarlane (Pierce Lake) Trailhead on Chilliwack Lake Road

Join us for a challenging and rewarding hike to Mount MacFarlane, one of the Fraser Valley’s most scenic alpine objectives! This trail offers a mix of steep forest climbing, beautiful wildflower meadows, alpine lakes, and panoramic summit views overlooking the surrounding mountains.

🥾 Trail Stats

• Distance: ~18 km round trip
• Elevation Gain: ~1,800 m
• Duration: 10 hours (including breaks)
• Difficulty: Strenuous

⚠️ Important Notes

• This is a steep and demanding hike with sustained elevation gain. Prior hiking experience and good fitness are strongly recommended.
• Some sections may be muddy, rocky, or slippery depending on recent weather.
• Weather in alpine terrain can change quickly—please come prepared.

🎒 What to Bring

• Hiking boots with good traction
• Plenty of water (at least 2–3 L)
• Lunch + snacks
• Layers / rain jacket
• Sunscreen / hat
• Hiking poles (recommended)
• Ten essentials

🚗 Transportation
Carpooling is encouraged. Please coordinate rides in the group chat and help share gas costs with drivers.

❗ Group Expectations

• Arrive on time and ready to hike
• Stay with the group / communicate if turning back
• Practice Leave No Trace
• Hike at your own risk