Door Jamb Mountain and Loder Peak (Upper Easy Scramble) (Bring Microspikes)

Trail Name: Door Jamb Mountain and Loder Peak Trail (Click link to see the AllTrails Map)
Difficulty: Hard
Trailhead meet-up time: Saturday, April 4 at 9:00am
Location: Jura Creek Parking/Trailhead (Click link to see the Trailhead Location)

NOTE: Attendance - A waitlist has been created. I will add attendees at my own discretion. Your answer to the hike question will be taken into account.

NOTE: Keep Microspikes Handy - There are still patches of snow on the trail, especially on the ridge between Door Jamb Mountain and Loder Peak. Microspikes may be useful for icy patches.

NOTE: Difficulty - This is a hard hike. A good level of fitness is recommended given the steepness. There is scrambling throughout the ascent, including scrambling on slabs. The scrambling is not too difficult but you should have some familiarity with being hands on. The trail also follows the ridgeline, so there is exposure at certain points.

NOTE: Weather and Hike Day - All hike days are subject to being changed depending on the weather.

Higher temperatures are causing muddy conditions on many trails. Let's climb Door Jamb Mountain and take advantage of the dry rock!

Weather: To be updated as we get closer to the hike day (usually the Wednesday before the hike day).

Trail Details
Distance: Approx. 6 km (Out-and-back)
Elevation gain: Approx. 761 meters
Time: Approx. 5 hours (including breaks)

Trail Description: From the Jura Creek Trailhead, we will head to climbers right towards the forested slopes of Door Jamb Mountain. Past the lower trees, we will reach the ridgeline. We will continue following the crest of the ridge, with some some rock bands and slabs to scramble along the way. Once we reach the summit of Door Jamb Mountain, we will have a minor loss in elevation before ascending to the top of Loder Peak. We will take as many breaks as needed along the way, and return to the parking lot.

RECOMMENDED GEAR & SUPPLIES
-microspikes - expecting some snowy/icy patches on the trail
- hiking poles - useful on steep slopes and while descending
- scrambling gloves - recommend gardener's gloves or textured leather gloves
- sunglasses
- cap/hat
- sunscreen
· Clothing - Early Spring - Light or Medium wool clothing is recommended, along with a windbreaker or light jacket. Cotton clothing is not good. Jeans are not good.
- light gloves
· personal first aid kit
· snacks/lunch
- water (recommend 1-2 litres)

Ride Sharing Point:
Suggested ride share spot: Petro-Canada off Highway 1 and Highway 22.

Please post in the discussion if you need a ride share. Typical rideshare fee for this hike: $15

Looking forward to some early season scrambling!