Little Mountain summit from Top Bridge Park
Details
Approx 16km/455m accumulated elevation gain @ "a notch above" moderate pace. You s/b @ minimum a strong “B/moderate” level hiker or higher to enjoy this longer hike. Not suited to anyone with balance/knee/mobility/cardio deficiencies.
Pet-free hike/NO DOGS please. Pit toilet @ parking lot.
Short stop for snack @ "Boulder City" and/or summit.
REMINDER: be prepared to show some of the Ten Essentials/First Aid supplies that you personally have in your pack.
Details: cross suspension bridge and follow trail along Englishman River. Then up onto forested trails & old access road, passing thru "Boulder City" via mountain bike trails, up to Little Mountain summit. Hoping for views of Mount Arrowsmith & Moriarty. Short loop @ top with another viewpoint that looks over to The Notch before heading down to powerline. Approx 25 minutes along powerline right-of-way, then back along river trail to parking lot.
Expect puddles/wet/muddy/slippery conditions, varied and unstable terrain (stones, roots & navigate over some blowdown) and thru some gates on powerline right-of-way. Hiking boots/shoes with good tread required. Poles may be beneficial.
**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.
- See also the Ten Essentials: What to Bring - North Shore Rescue