Colliery Dam/Jurassic Park loop
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11.5km/<250m accumulated elevation, at "a notch above" moderate pace. 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 (note, however, there'll be other dogs in CD park). Washrooms near parking lot.
REMINDER: be prepared to show some of the First Aid supplies that you carry in your pack.
From Colliery Dam Park parking lot, hike multi-use trails, go thru tunnel, be prepared to step over/thru a small stream, check out Granny Falls/Chase River Waterfalls, then onto forested trails. Cross Harewood Mines Rd, walk along access road/new "Archie's" trail, then onto mountain bike trails including a favourite... Jurassic Park. Loop back, crossing Harewood Mines Rd again and follow paved Nanaimo Parkway trail back to parking lot.
Expect puddles, wet & muddy conditions with varied and unstable terrain (stones, roots & navigate over some blowdown). 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