Elphinstone Waterfalls Hike

Come visit the Sunshine Coast and hike through the lush green forest on our tour of lower elevation waterfalls. We will be mindful of the time so that we can get people back to the ferry in time for a return on the 3:35 sailing. If we need to make adjustments it will be to shorten the distance to accommodate the time constraint.

From Vancouver you will need to be on the 9:50 sailing from Horseshow Bay to Langdale. From there it is a 15 minute walk to the trailhead. We assemble at the trail head at 10:45 and depart at 11:00 am and will return to the trailhead by 3pm. This allows enough time to catch the 3:35 home if you don't dawdle.

Next sailing is 5:55. Ferry is no cost on the return trip back to Vancouver.

No one is left behind ever.

Pace: Social
Difficulty: Moderate
🥾 Difficulty: Moderate

• Distance: 11.1 km
• Elevation gain: 726 m
• Max elevation: 558 m
• Min elevation: 83 m
• Terrain: Forest trail with sustained uphill
• Seasonal conditions (January): Wet, possibly icy above 400 m

The Elphinstone region is littered with a huge collection of lower elevation hiking and mountain biking trails.

I will be hiking with at least 1 dog. You are welcome to bring your own dogs. The trails are specified as on leash areas.

Afterwards if carpooling allows we can go to a restaurant or pub for post hike food and drink. I will be able to transport up to 4 people who don't mind sharing an SUV with up to 3 potentially wet dogs (they will be in the back cargo area but still... you will probably want to be a dog person). With food we will get you back to the terminal for the 5:55 sailing back to Vancouver.

Don't show up at the trailhead without signing up, I'm driving out from Sechelt and won't do it if no one is signed up. This one is last minute and if people sign up will proceed rain or shine.

LEGAL INFORMATION, LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are a group of volunteers. We are NOT a professional organization or pro trail guides and/or pro event organizers. The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during and at anytime after this event. Risks of attending hiking events include, but are not limited to: getting lost; slipping and falling; snow and ice; extreme cold; extreme heat; dangerous animals; insects; falling trees or brush; falling rocks or landslides; fire; flooding; bridge failure; unstable ground; and falling in fast moving water.
As a condition of your participation in the event, you assume all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever including NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF ANY DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE HOST. You agree that the host shall not be liable for any personal injury, death or property loss and release the host from all liability and waive all claims with respect thereto.
Negligence includes failure on the part of the host to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from or warn you of the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above. You assume all cost of your own rescue or evacuation.
By RSVP'ing "Yes", for this event, you acknowledge that you fully understand and accept the aforementioned conditions and following event attendance conditions and, you are solely responsible for your own health, safety and well-being before, during and at anytime after the event as stated previously.
All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.