Name: Shortish Hike #6
Start: 2025-11-19T09:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-11-19T12:00:00-08:00
Location: Witchcraft Lake

The day will start from Witchcraft Lake area (Benson Regional Parking lot) and take the Outer Bypass towards Westwood Ridge. Go up on to the ridge and continue to a trail that drops off fairly steeply to K2 so poles would be a good idea and if you have problematic knees as this route may give you a bit of grief, We will ten follow K2 towards Kilpatrick, Brother 5 and finally Basket Case to return to Witchcraft. A bit of climbing involved and a reasonable steep section as mentioned to descend, but doable if we take our time.

Items to bring:

* adequate water and snacks
* layers including raincoat
* hiking poles optional
* See also the Ten Essentials: https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/

**Disclaimer: You are fully aware that your hosts are volunteers and not trained guides and you assume all responsibility for your own safety and well-being. All participants are expected to act as a responsible member of the group. Shared values of this trip include personal responsibility and mutual reliance. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, your current physical condition and current trail conditions for the trip and you are responsible for your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this hike with the group.**
Weather information: https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-20_metric_e.html

Brian Humber

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