Bunker Road Trails
When conditions are marginal or time is short, it is nice to have some “go-to” trails for a shorter hike. These trails start just off McGill Road > Bunker Road, just past the recycling bins. There is lots … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Hiking
Bridalveil Ice
When the temperature stays cold for weeks, all of Peterson Creek Gorge freezes over. Water may run under the ice and may even flow openly in open areas, but in the narrow canyon by Bridalveil Falls, the entire route … Continue reading →
Empty Trails
As the winter cold extends over the week, we see fewer and fewer hikers, bike riders, and dog walkers on the trails. When I arrived at the usually busy Kenna Cartwright Park trailhead area, there were no vehicles in … Continue reading →
Minus 22 Hike
The temperature on this day was -15º C and the wind was blowing at 20 km (for a wind chill of -22 to -24º C), but I bundled up, then went out for a hike in the hills, keeping the … Continue reading →
Mission Flats Winter Hike
I hiked the west end of the Mission Flats Beach on sand, snow, and some ice on a mild winter day. this hike is one of the Winter Beaches routes I hike every winter. I always check the … Continue reading →