SLOW PACED HIKE - MENZIES TRAIL - GOLDEN EARS 17+kms

Bev's cell 778-552-6860

If you are new to the group please make sure you read ALL OF THE INFO in the "WHAT WE ARE ABOUT" section. Most of your questions should be answered there.
If you have further questions please feel free to email the host of the venue you are interested in.
Our aim is for you to enjoy your venue in comfort and to have you arrive at the end of your chosen venue happy and safe as well as satisfied with your leader as well as your venue.

THE HIKE!!

DIFFICULTY: Easy to moderate dependent on fitness level with some hills/inclines but mostly flat railway trail.

TIME: 4.5 - 5 hours +/-.....dependent on pace

DISTANCE: approx 17 kms return

ELEVATION GAIN: 75m

SEASON: All year except for an unusual winter

INFO:

http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/golden_ears/hiking_trails.html

We will park and meet on Mike Lake Road. Check map and photo.

This trail used to be a rail spur for logging about 80 years ago so the grade on the most part is even. 8.7 km one way. Some artifacts along the trail include a train wheel, some rail and cables.

Very nice trail. There are a couple of steep sections at the beginning and the end as the trail is above the road.

We will have lunch at the Gold Creek beach area. Either at the start of North Beach Trail or at the end dependent upon arrival. We can make a decision then.
Wear proper clothing for weather conditions, good hiking boots or sturdy shoes, bring poles, snack/lunch/water etc..... Be aware of what you are able/capable of doing and come prepared. READ ALL OF THE ABOVE.