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Approx 5km/425m accumulated elevation. Buddy up with someone and go at your own pace - cardio/elevation training hike! (ME = 🥵).
You s/b @ minimum a strong “B/moderate” level hiker or higher to enjoy this hike. Not suitable for anyone with balance/cardio/knee deficiencies.
Pet-free/NO DOGS please. Pit Toilet @ Rd parking lot.

REMINDER: be prepared to show some of the First Aid supplies that you carry in your pack.

Will hike up to the 1st viewpoint, then continue up the new & improved trail to the 1/2 way point/access road. Return the way we came up. If you are speedy, an options is to go ahead, head back down and back up to 1st viewpoint and then down again. I have time commitment and need to leave by 11.

Expect muddy, wet, snow & slippery conditions, with varied and unstable terrain (stones, roots & navigate over some blowdown). Hiking boots/shoes with good tread required. Poles will be beneficial. Traction aids advised. Snow line was just past the 1st viewpoint on Saturday.

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. By signing up to this event, you agree to our waiver available here: https://www.meetup.com/Nanaimo-Day-Hikes-Meetup/pages/22791742/waiver/.
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.

Please ensure you are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this hike with the group.

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