Bowen Island: Killarney Lake: Difficulty - Easy

About the hike:

Enjoy this 7.9 km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 49 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

This lovely loop around Killarney Lake is perfect if you're looking for some solitude and a peaceful stroll through nature. The trail itself is mainly a wide and well-maintained gravel path, with a serene boardwalk towards the end. There is a little uphill exercise when you're on the east side of the lake, but this is otherwise an easy, well-shaded walk.

*Fee for the ferry is $13.30 to Bowen Island (Snug Cove). The return ferry is free

*Ticket sales stop 15 minutes before the ferry departure

*The actual time of the hike is 2.5 - 3 hours. Waiting for the ferries and getting to the hike will extend the time of the event

Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Easy, 7.9km trail (loop), 184 meters of elevation gain

Meeting At: Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver. In front of the payment gates
Parking: Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver. Parking is available in 2 or more above ground lots and in 1 multi-level underground lot. Purchase parking for the day
Transit Access: Take the 257 Horseshoe Bay Express or the 250 Horseshoe Bay to the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal in West Vancouver

Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:

Hiking boots or Hiking Shoes
Small Daypack or Hiking Pack + 2-4 bottles of water + Lunch + Snacks
Fleece, Hoodie, Sweater, or Jacket
(For Rain) Rain Jacket
(Optional: if sunny) Sun Glasses, Sun Screen, Sun Hat or Baseball Cap
(Optional: if cold) Gloves
Fully charged Cell Phone with Charger
Special Event Requirements:
Members that are responsible and show up to events, and want to take part in these special events are encouraged to sign up, but due to special events averaging a higher then usual number of no-shows and expenses, we have additional requirements below.

*Organizer Guidelines - Recommendations for Attendees:
Hard & Very Hard Hikes: Based on Past Hiking Experience
Movies: 4 Events prior with us, e-Transfer cost of admission to the Organizer
Lunches and Dinners: 4 Events prior with us
Day Travel Events/Hot Springs: 6 Events prior with us
Overnight Travel Events: 6-8 Events prior with us
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Special Event Disclaimer:
Before pressing Attend, make sure you can go.
In addition to our usual 3 strike non-attendance policy, attendees who do not attend special events will face one or more of the following restrictions depending on the event and the organizer:
no refunds for the event, special event restrictions, regular event restrictions, and/or removal from the group.
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