Hiking Club

For all of our hikes, participants are reminded to be self-sufficient and to bring water, food, appropriate clothing, and sturdy footwear. Hikers must be physically fit and will be required to sign a waiver before participating. Also, as we like to carpool, remember that drivers need to be reimbursed.

Non-members are welcome to participate in these trips as a way to preview the activities of our club, but are asked to limit their participation to no more than three events before becoming a member. This is a requirement under our liability insurance coverage.

Upcoming Hikes

Saturday, July 17 Gambier Lake

On previous trips to Gambier Island, we have climbed to two of its high points: Mts. Liddell and Killam. On this moderate hike we will stay at a lower elevation and visit beautiful tree-ringed Gambier Lake. Roundtrip distance is 15 km (9.3 mi) with a cumulative elevation gain of 620 m (2030 ft). Please contact Ian ( or imcart at telus dot net) for more info.

Saturday, August 14 Flora Peak

In the past we have hiked up Post Creek (which flows into the Chilliwack River) to Lindeman and Greendrop lakes. The hike to Flora Peak has the same starting point as the one to the lakes, but instead of heading up Post Creek, climbs its eastern divide. Although, on this strenuous hike, we will be aiming to attain Flora Peak’s 1952-m (6405-ft) summit, which offers superb views of Chilliwack Lake, river valley, and surrounding peaks, there is the possibility of settling for a somewhat lower viewpoint with similar prospects. Roundtrip distance to the saddle is 10-12 km (6.2-7.5 mi) with an elevation gain of 1135 m (3724 ft). To reach the peak we will need to gain an additional 182 m (600 ft). Please contact Ian (imcart at telus dot net) for more info.

Saturday, September 25 Burke Mountain Traverse

For a number of years we’ve offered a summer trip to Burke Mountain’s heights. This year we are proposing to do a traverse. If trail work is completed and we can work out the logistics, we may attempt a traverse utilizing the Munro Lake Trail and the Widgeon Slough Forestry Camp as entry/exit points. Perhaps likelier, is a more southerly crossover with the Munro Lake Trail and Harper Road as entry/exit points. Either traverse has stunning views, beautiful forest, and gorgeous lakes. The former traverse covers approximately 16 km (10 mi) with a cumulative elevation gain of 1360 m (4460 ft). The latter traverse covers about 15 km (9.3 mi) with an elevation gain of 1000 m (3280 ft). Please contact Ian ( or imcart at telus dot net) for more info.

Saturday, October 16 Lower Seymour Mountain

This moderate hike on the lower slopes of Mt. Seymour will feature historical and lesser known trails and likely take us to Goldie and Flower lakes. Please contact Ian ( or imcart at telus dot net) for more info.

More Strenuous Hikes

For the following hikes, arrangements will be made as the summer develops:
Conway Peak 15 km (9.4 mi); 1225 m (4020 ft) elev. gain; 8.5 hrs
Mount Elsay 16 km (9.9 mi); 1050 m (3450 ft) elev. gain; 9 hrs

Trip Reports

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Burke Ridge (October 20, 2007)
Pitt Wildlife Management Area (February 24, 2008)
UBC Research Forest (April 26, 2008)
Diez Vistas Trail" (May 10, 2008)
Trail Maintenance & Hike on “Woodland Walk” on Burke" (May 31, 2008)
Mount Killam (July 12, 2008)
Burke Summit (August 30, 2008)
Yak Peak (September 13, 2008)
Slollicum Peak (October 11, 2008)
Burnaby Scenic Trail (March 28, 2009)
Soames Hill Regional Park (April 19, 2009)
Chineside Traverse (May 3, 2009)
Eagle Ridge Viewpoints (July 11, 2009)
Munro Lake Viewpoint and Dennett Lake (August 30, 2009)
Hayward Lake (October 18, 2009)
Coquitlam River (November 21, 2009)
Coquitlam Parks and Greenways (March 20, 2010)
Eagle Ridge/Anmore Loop (April 10, 2010)
Cypress Creek (May 16, 2010)
Woodland Walk Trail on Burke Mtn (June 12, 2010)
Gambier Lake (July 17, 2010)