Saint Mark's - Difficulty: Intermediate

Saint Marks Summit is a very popular destination, with breathtaking views from the final summit. This route follows the Howe Sound Crest Trail and the first half consists mostly of gravel paths. Shortly after passing Christmas Gully, the path transitions to a more typical hiking trail with a mix of softer soil, rocks, and roots. The elevation increases consistently throughout the hike. There are no technical sections, and the trail is well-maintained to accommodate the consistently heavy traffic.

Difficulty, Distance, and Elevation:
Intermediate, 10km trail (out and back), 567 meters of elevation gain

Meeting At: Cypress Creek Lodge (at the back closer to the trails)
Parking: Yes
Transit Access: No
Carpool List:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17F-JQwIDC-Dehf70X0v5foP0Wy2PnYmcSUv8mZdVfoA/edit?usp=sharing

Recommended Gear:

1. Hiking Boots or Hiking Shoes
2. Hiking Pack + 2-4 bottles of water (1-2 liters) + Lunch + Snacks
3. Sweater or Jacket
4. (If raining) Rain Jacket
5. (Optional: if sunny) Sun Glasses, Sun Screen, and Hat

LEGAL INFORMATION, LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are a group of volunteers. We are NOT a professional organization or pro trail guides and/or pro event organizers. The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during and at anytime after this event. Risks of attending hiking events include, but are not limited to: getting lost; slipping and falling; snow and ice; extreme cold; extreme heat; dangerous animals; insects; falling trees or brush; falling rocks or landslides; fire; flooding; bridge failure; unstable ground; and falling in fast moving water.
As a condition of your participation in the event, you assume all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever including NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF ANY DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE HOST. You agree that the host shall not be liable for any personal injury, death or property loss and release the host from all liability and waive all claims with respect thereto.
Negligence includes failure on the part of the host to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from or warn you of the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above. You assume all cost of your own rescue or evacuation.
By RSVP'ing "Yes", for this event, you acknowledge that you fully understand and accept the aforementioned conditions and following event attendance conditions and, you are solely responsible for your own health, safety and well-being before, during and at anytime after the event as stated previously.
All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.