Name: Sugarloaf/Townsend Ridge (2.5 BOOT)
Start: 2024-09-21T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-09-21T14:30:00-07:00

We will hike to Sugarloaf Mtn. via the Fishponds Trail including a detour to the Climbing Wall and then a scramble to the top, with a return via Townsend Ridge and The Veitch Carriageway, covering two of the **[47 Sooke Hills summits](https://www.clubtread.org/Documents/WebDocuments/Sooke%20Hills%2047%20Peak%20Challenge.pdf)** (Challenge). We probably will have an early lunch on top of Sugarloaf or Townsend.

This **2.5 BOOT** hike is for participants who are fit and equipped for a hike involving SLIPPERY ROCKS and SCRAMBLING in the Sooke Hills.

**ANY CANCELLATIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED BY 7:30am. Saturday**

***IMPORTANT***:
If you have NOT done a hike with us before, please contact us **WITHIN 24-HOURS OF SIGNING UP** through the Meetup message service **with your recent hiking experience and/or your contact number** so we can discuss if this hike is suitable for you. (Those who are unable to contact us MAY have their names removed).

PRE-SCREENING IS NOT DONE ON THE DAY OF THE HIKE, AND IS DONE FOR THE SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT OF ALL PARTICIPANTS.

Hiking boots with **good ankle support** and **good tread** are necessary for this hike. Hiking poles are strongly recommended. Bring water, snacks and a lunch.

**Events are led by volunteers who have no special training in First Aid and wilderness survival. You are responsible for your own health and safety and are encouraged to check out this link for items that you may want to consider for hikes of this nature:** [https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/](https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/)

DETAILS:

* approx. 10km in length
* approx. 4 hours hiking (5 hours total)
* approx elevation gain 300-325m
* Moderate pace
* **DEPARTING TRAILHEAD @9:15 sharp. (let's meet at 9:00am)**
* **Hiking poles recommended**
* **Please indicate if you require a ride OR are offering to carpool in the COMMENTS SECTION**
* **GUESTS:** if you're a PAID MEMBER please contact us if you'd like to bring a guest.

**\*Club Tread has a new insurance policy. Please complete our new FMCBC waiver online (annually) as soon as you sign up for this hike and email a copy to [members@clubtread.org](mailto:members@clubtread.org). The waiver can be found at [www.clubtread.org](http://clicks.meetup.com/ls/click?upn=8Y2vsX5dSU9BIj3r0FDX3vgusYH6W8Ub9kB88F-2B0Cmmk2Oj7JkrmKmHxPyQ3EgHGSA04_xoccYGXxK68OlykrTDzmv1Znf5CiEleVkk4kHPrKNg3E39laR6ubZRE-2FvbS9QMyXfjPvrS-2FuQMsqEEOO-2FSZX-2BG2l6Yv-2F-2FmD-2FqF5U-2Btc-2FmzFXewClwMrCa0LuyHV61ULsLSnbNaLnOtVmsYjgbPDbIrX4ViYpgtNSjFjqoITcgG7Mo2o8Y8c6zGaYKkj-2F6T6oU0sNVdGW8v4Gb-2B3jnAqOFQP6jEdh8VE5o8mNsX6jNhE-2B8ey-2FP2f2A5-2FzvinAHbEAOATuFb1zaPmifXEsYVRo0Hip-2Bt5EtSVtfCkX13-2FX3xlQl6WfFE591TRIzcI-2FiAW-2Fr-2FQyk7WHj-2FFhLS9mkf6cUcGrivINMrkYWJRMzSdZky9fQGCFXGgvQxJY04OxCFUc8bqVyRcmxNmJvZJeTit7nNO5dM6eO1BfQWIAnF3hkmKvS0RSDkYBMosPtI19QIRD3-2F-2FKCi38aGloshN9fxr8es6sU0rL4uGbf539XF3ABMufQvXhJUEQQpSJ6Sp7g7ghdT5M7RJJ5IyOB-2BKq6KWMs7gl9yfyoBazCV4bAl-2FgmbfD0l8UcXmjQnT7WV0L78BmDrKeE2feBnFT8tBsqTuVnPtByKemLSWVc-2BxkkHw69kzycQAzxSBLXQRCZq8CMBZh4XQxmey19byo-2F4XzF4tdrSwgkVEL3n5Dw5IsXPU4XFI-3D) under VCT/Documents.\***

Sorry, NO DOGS

CLUB TREAD BOOT RATING
\*3 Boot: Intermediate hike. Suitable for fitter hikers. Typically: harder climbs (up to 600m), steeper grades, longer distances (up to 15 km), rugged trail conditions. (See our rating system: [Day Hike Rating.pdf (clubtread.org)](https://clubtread.org/Documents/WebDocuments/Day%20Hike%20Rating.pdf)).

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