On a mid-March day, I chose to hike the Mission Beaches route. there are several trails that go out to the river, but I usually start at the west end, then go along the rivershore heading east. The usual route is to go around (or between) the islands and back for a loop route of about 3.5 km. I went through some sandy … Continue reading →
A 3.5 km hike along the river, around islands, and along sandy channels from Mission Flats.
Continue reading →In shoulder season when hiking conditions are variable and hard-to-predict, its nice to have a few routes that are reliable. One of these is the Rivers Trail, starting at Aviation Way. The trail follows the top of the dike. The dike has compacted gravels so it drains well. It can be snowy or even icy, but it is rarely muddy (except in … Continue reading →
For many years I have been hiking Rabbit Island in early March from McArthur Island. Sometimes there is some ice to cross and there is a cold water river channel to cross. The narrowest part of the channel is about 11m across and the moving water comes just above the knee. I use a dry suit and boots, then I change on the … Continue reading →
