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A1b Cowichan River
2026-07-09
Contact leader for start time.
Hike is 175m – 9 kms.
Hike goes from Skutz Falls to Mile 66 trestle.
**Note** The elevation gain is concentrated in 2 areas back-to-back and can be very difficult in the heat.
Must email Elizabeth S.J. if coming.

A1b John Dean Park
2026-07-10 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver)
Meet at TH at Cresswell Rd. Hike is 260 m – 8.5 km – 3 hrs. Moderate pace. Email leader Lorraine L if coming.

B2b Mt. Work - Up Sidewinder - Down Westside
2026-07-11
Meet at the Mt. Work parking lot on Ross-Durrance Road.
Hike starts at 9:00.
Hike is 500m – 10.6kms – 4.5 hrs.
Must email Liz B. if coming.

A2b Woodridge Loop
2026-07-12 08:30 - 11:30
Start location to be determined.
Hike starts at 8:30.
Hike is 220m – 10kms -3 hrs.
Must email Cathy G. if coming.

A1b Broadmead/Boulderwood Loop
2026-07-13 09:00 - 12:00
Meet at Dalewood Lane off Chatterton Way. Hike is 200 m – 7 km – 3 hr. Around Rithet’s Bog to summit Boulderwood Park. The ascent is steep and there is some scrambling. Email leader Diana D if coming.

B2b False Summit of Mt. Work
2026-07-14
Meet at the Mt. Work parking lot on Munn Road.
Hike starts at 8:30.
Hike is 400m – 10.8kms – 3.5-4 hrs.
Must email Cathy G. if coming.

A1b Killarney Lake – Mt Work
2026-07-15 08:30 - 10:30
Meet at Hartland Rd parking lot used by mountain bikers. Hike is 100 m – 5 km – 2 hrs. Slow pace. Email leader Ken M if coming.

B2b Sooke Coast Trail - Aylard Farm to Cabin Point
2026-07-16
Meet at the Aylard Farm parking lot.
Start time to be determined.
Hike is 300m – 11.5 kms – 4-5 hrs.
Some scrambling along a cliff – out and back.
We will admire the petroglyphs, may take a dip in a bay near the end of the hike.
Bring extra water if it’s above 25C.
Must email Elizabeth S.J. if coming.

B2b 4 Amigos
2026-07-16
Meet at the Sooke Hills Wilderness South Trailhead parking lot on Sooke Road.
Hike starts at 9:00.
Hike is 400m – 10 kms.
Hike will involve the search for a 2001 small plane wreckage.
Must email Joe M. if coming.
**Nifty 50 peak(s)**

A1b Stewart Mt – N Thetis Park
2026-07-17 09:00 - 12:00
Meet at Mt Work Munn Rd parking lot. Hike is 280 m – 9 km – 3 hrs. Email leader Lorraine L if coming.

B2b Partridge Hills
2026-07-19
Meet at the end of Durrance Road.
Hike starts at 8:30.
Hike is 350m – 10kms – 3.5 hrs.
Must email Cathy G. if coming.

A/B1b Martha's Mounds - Mt Work Park
2026-07-20 09:00 - 12:30
Meet at Mt Work Munn Rd parking lot. Hike is 290 m – 6.5 km – 3.5 hrs. Slow pace. Email leader Diana D if coming.

B2b Galiano Island
2026-07-22
Hikers will walk on the ferry.
Hike is 400m – 14kms.
Maximum of 8 people.
Further details to be sent closer to the date.
Must email Helen V. if coming.

A1a Broadmead Trails and Parks
2026-07-22 09:30 - 12:00
Meet at Dalewood Lane off Chatterton Way. Hike is 80 m – 9 km – 2.5 hrs. Email leader Jan M if coming.

A2b Salt Spring Island Charles Hatfield - Hilltop Loop
2026-07-23 09:00 - 17:00
Hikers will take the 9 am ferry to Salt Spring and return on the 4:30 pm. Hike is 274 m – 11 km – 4 hrs. Email leader Chris D if coming.

A1b Killarney Lake – Mt Work
2026-07-24 09:00 - 12:00
Meet at end of Woodridge Place. Hike is 260 m – 9 km – 3 hrs. Moderate pace. Email leader Lorraine L if coming.

B2b John Dean Park
2026-07-25
Meet at the Halden/Thompson trailhead (8233 Thompson Place).
Hike starts at 9:00.
Hike is 552m – 10.2 kms -3.5-4 hrs.
Must email Liz B. if coming.

Arrowsmith CPR Trail
2026-07-25
Hike may include Mt. Cokely.
If gate is open, hikers would do Cokely via the Saddle.
Hike will start early.
Email Mary H. for more details.

A1b Bear Hill
2026-07-26 09:00 - 11:30
Meet at Hamsterly Beach Parking lot. Hike is 170 m – 7 km – 2.5 hrs. Email leader Diana D if coming.

B2b Francis King -McKenzie Creek - Thetis Loop
2026-07-28
Meet at the Francis King Park parking lot on Munn Road.
Hike starts at 9:00.
Hike is 380m – 13 kms.
Must email Carol M. if coming.

B2b Mystery Hike
2026-07-29
Contact Helen V. for details.

A1b Tod Inlet, Oak Haven Park, Gore Park
2026-07-29 09:30 - 12:00
Meet at Tod Inlet TH on Wallace Drive. Hike is 200 m – 7.5 km – 2.5 hrs. Email leader Jan M if coming.

C1b Mt. Benson and Ladysmith Bakery
2026-07-31
Carpooling to be organized.
Hike is 750m -8 kms -3-4 hrs plus drive time.
Email Laura A. for more information.

B2b Matheson Lake - Cougar Ridge
2026-07-31
Meet at the Matheson Lake parking lot.
Hike stats at 9:30.
Hike is 375m – 10kms – 4.5 hrs.
Big a swimsuit for a swim towards the end of the hike.
Must email Whitney L. if coming.

A1b Francis King
2026-07-31 08:30 - 11:00
Meet at Munn Rd parking lot. Hike is 190 m – 7.5 km – 2.5 hrs. Moderate pace. Email leader Lorraine L if coming.

OCV Outing to Canmore, Alberta
2026-08-02 - 2026-08-10
Coordinator – Mary H.

OCV Backpack Outing - North Beach Exploratory
2026-08-27 - 2026-08-30
Outing will include San Josef Bay – Raft Cove – Grant Bay.
Coordinator – Laura A.
