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3 events,
B2b Matheson Lake – Cougar Ridge
Meet at the Matheson Lake parking lot. Hike starts at 10:00. Hike is 350m - 10.5 kms - 4.5 hrs. *Bring your swimsuit if the weather is good* Must email Whitney L. if coming.
A1b Woodridge Loop
A1b Woodridge Loop
Meet at the end of Woodridge Place. Hike starts at 9:00. Hike is 223m - 10kms - 3-3.5 hrs. Must email Cathy G. if coming.
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B2b Broom Hill from Poirer Lake
Contact leader for trailhead directions. Hike starts at 9:30. Hike is 400m - 10kms - 4 hrs. Must email Denise T. if coming.
B2b East Sooke Coast Loop + Mt. Maguire
Meet at the Pike Road trailhead. Hike starts at 10:00. Hike is 400m - 11 kms. Must contact Rita P. if coming.
A1b PKOLS / Mt Doug
A1b PKOLS / Mt Doug
Meet at parking lot near washrooms. Hike is 3 hrs. Bring lunch. Email leader Wendy E if coming.
1 event,
A1b NW Francis King Park
A1b NW Francis King Park
Meet at Francis King parking lot. Hike is 80 m – 5 km – 2 hrs. Slow pace. Email leader Ken M if coming.
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1 event,
A1b Frances King
A1b Frances King
Meet at Munn Rd parking lot. Hike is 220 m – 7.5 km – 2.5 hrs. Moderate pace. Email leader Lorraine L if coming.
2 events,
B1b Partridge Hills from Durrance Road
Meet at the end of Durrance Road. Hike starts at 9:00. Hike is 350m - 9.7kms - 3.5 hrs. Must email Cathy G. if coming.
**UPDATE** Ride Cancelled**Cycle to Broken Paddle, Metchosin
**UPDATE** Ride Cancelled**Cycle to Broken Paddle, Metchosin
This bike ride is cancelled due to intense heat.
1 event,
B2b East Sooke Park -Endurance Ridge – Babbington Hill – Cabin Pt. -Return along coast
Contact Mary H. for start time & trailhead location.
1 event,
**UPDATE** Hike Cancelled**A/B1b Gowlland Tod Park – Jocelyn Hill Loop
**UPDATE** Hike Cancelled**A/B1b Gowlland Tod Park – Jocelyn Hill Loop
This hike is cancelled due to intense heat.
2 events,
A1b Witty’s Lagoon
A1b Witty’s Lagoon
Meet at Tower Point parking lot. Hike is 3 hrs. Bring lunch. Email leader Wendy E if coming.
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1 event,
B2b Mossy Hill – Scafe Hill – Stewart Mtn.
Meet at the Mt. Work parking lot on Munn Road. Hike starts at 8:30. Hike is 350m - 10kms - 3.5 -4hrs. Must email Cathy G. if coming
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A1b John Dean
A1b John Dean
Meet at TH at Cresswell Rd. Hike is 260 m – 9.5 km – 3 hrs. Moderate pace. Email leader Lorraine L if coming.
1 event,
B2b/c 3 Bears – Peden Ridge – Peden Lake
Meet at the Sooke Potholes parking lot #2. Hike starts at 9:00. Hike is 550m - 11kms - 6 hrs. Must email Will A. if coming.
3 events,
Picnic Hike – Option 1- Esquimalt Lagoon/Shoreline
Meet at the parking area on Ocean Boulevard (off Island Highway) just past the wooden lagoon bridge. Hike starts at 10:00. Hike includes Charlie's Trail. Approx 1.5-2 hrs. Hike is 200m - 6kms. Must be able to cross over a log 3 feet high across trail. Leader is Wendy E. No need to sign up...just show up.
Picnic Hike – Option 2 – McKenzie Creek Trail
Meet at the McKenzie Creek Trail trailhead on Highland Road (just before the McKenzie Creek low bridge). Hike starts at 9:00. Hike is approx 2.5 hrs. Leader is Cathy G. No need to sign up...just show up.
OCV Summer Picnic
Location - Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre @ 1767 Island HWY. Picnic area is located behind the Rec. Centre near the playing fields and playground. Picnic starts at 12:00. Bring your own lunch and lawn chair.
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2 events,
B2b Portland Island
Meet at Canoe Cove at 10:00. Participants will pay $40.00 each for a water taxi. Hike is 350m - 10kms. Must email Helen V. if coming.
1 event,
A1b Killarney Lake – Mt Work
A1b Killarney Lake – Mt Work
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.
1 event,
B1b Saturna Island – Brown Ridge & Beyond
Participants will carpool for a 9:10 ferry to Saturna Island. Hike is 310m- 8kms - 3-4 hrs. Must email Chris D. if coming.
2 events,
B2b Grass Lake
Meet at the Sooke River Jack Brooks Hatchery. Hike starts at 9:30. Hike is 550m - 12 kms - 5.5 hrs. Bring swimsuit for a swim in the lake. Must email Whitney L. if coming.
1 event,
A1b Layritz Hill via Colquitz Creek trail
A1b Layritz Hill via Colquitz Creek trail
Meet on Mann Ave at the road crossing. Hike is 150 m – 7 km – 2.5 hrs. Moderate pace. Email leader Paula M if coming.
1 event,
A1b Troll Knoll
A1b Troll Knoll
Meet at the Mount Work parking lot on Munn Road. Hike starts at 8:30. Hike is 300m - 8.5 kms - 3.5 hrs. Must email Cathy G. if coming.
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1 event,
B1b East Sooke Park – Babbington Hill – Coast Trail
Meet at Park Heights Road and Leda Road. Hike starts at 9:30. Hike is 500m - 9 kms. Must email Carol M. if coming.
1 event,
B2b **5 Nifty Fifty Hikes** Townsend -Sugar Loaf – Three Amigos Loop
Meet at the Sooke Hills Wilderness parking lot on Sooke Road. Hike starts at 9:00. Hike is 500m - 12 kms - 5 hrs. Must email Laura A. if coming.
1 event,
A1b Mossy Hill
A1b Mossy Hill
Meet at the end of Westoby Road. Hike starts at 9:00. Hike is 290m - 9kms - 3.5 hrs. Must email Cathy G. if coming.
2 events,
B2b Mt. Braden
Meet at the Sooke Hills Wilderness parking lot on Sooke Road. Hike starts at 9:00. Hike is 475m - 10.5kms - 4.5 hrs. Must email Linda D. if coming. **This is a Nifty Fifty hike**
A1b Stewart Mt
A1b Stewart Mt
Meet at Mt Work Munn Rd parking lot. Hike is 240 m – 8.5 km – 3 hrs. Email leader Lorraine L if coming.
1 event,
C2b Mt. McDonald & Beyond
Meet at the Humpback Reservoir parking lot. Hike starts at 9:00. Hike is 625m - 10kms - 4.5 hrs. The hike loop goes up McDonald, down to Lycy's Plateau, short bushwacking up and down Neil's Knoll, up John Stick and up and down McDonald. Must email Hélène W. if coming. **McDonald & John Stick are Nifty Fifty hikes**
1 event,
B1b Sugarloaf Mountain
Meet at the Sooke Hills Wilderness parking lot on Sooke Road. Hike starts at 9:00. Hike is 320m - 9.3kms - 3.5 hrs. Must email Chris D. if coming. **This is a Nifty Fifty hike**
1 event,
A/B1b Mt. Work to Martha’s Mounds
A/B1b Mt. Work to Martha’s Mounds
Meet at Mt Work Munn Road parking lot. Hike is 290m - 6.5 km - 3.5 hrs. Slow pace. E-mail leader Shirley T if coming.
2 events,
B2b Francis King Park – McKenzie Creek – Thetis Lake Trails
Meet at Francis King Park parking lot. Hike starts at 9:30. Hike is 470m - 13kms. Must email Carol M. if coming.
2 events,
A1b NW Francis King Park
A1b NW Francis King Park
Meet at Francis King parking lot. Hike is 80 m – 5 km – 2 hrs. Slow pace. Email leader Ken M if coming.