Name: Goldstream Park - 2 Boot Hike
Start: 2024-12-01T10:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-01T14:30:00-08:00

This two boot hike involves roughly 3 hours hiking plus breaks, some significant elevation gains and losses, on a well marked but rough/rooty/muddy trail in parts. Wear boots with good tread and ankle support. Hiking poles are encouraged.

We begin at the main gate to the campground, hike along the creek with a side trip to Ancient Trees, up to the top and then down 113 stairs (this part optional) to a viewpoint below Goldstream Falls. We expect to see many salmon as well as feasting birds. Then along Arbutus Loop/Ridge Trails, Goldmine Trail and Prospectors Trail back to our start point. PACE WILL DEPEND UPON CONDITIONS BUT EXPECT MODERATE (3-5 KM HOUR WITH WATER BREAKS). We hike as a group and no one gets left behind.

It will be a cool day so carry warm (hat/glove/mitts) and wind shielding clothes (waterproof jacket/rain pants) to put on for our 20-30 minute lunch break or in case of unexpected events (injured hiker). Bring water, lunch, snacks, personal first aid. Please leave your phone at home or have it in silent mode. I go to nature to get away from technology, mine and yours.

This is a Clubtread event and all it's policies apply. All participants are required to sign a waiver. Paid Up Club Tread Members will have already signed their annual waiver on line. Trip leaders are volunteers and have no required special training or advanced first aid skills. You are responsible for your own safety.

If you want to carpool from Saanich Municipal Hall at 9:20 am (or alternate place by arrangement) please post in the comments section – if you need a ride or can take passengers. Passengers will pay their drivers $4. Usually we need to park up the hill in the first parking lot, then walk to the gate.

If I have not hiked with you recently or ever, please contact me by Sat 6pm through Meet Up so we can ensure this hike is the right level for you. Matching for fitness/ability makes a better experience for everyone. If you have any medical conditions that might impact your hiking ability please let me know that in advance just in case of unexpected events.

There will be one well behaved dog on leash and under control of his owner.

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