| Activity | Hiking |
| Destination | Surge Narrows Trail |
| Date | 13 June 2026, Wednesday |
| Trip Coordinator | Valerie van Veen |
| Contact Info | vvv@qisland.ca, 250 285 2329, cell: 778 242 5774 |
| Description | This trail affords spectacular views of the infamous Surge Narrows rapids, especially when the current is running strong. The trail follows the coastline going north/northeast and steeply undulating. The first, shorter section to a rocky viewpoint is well used, the longer section beyond to an even better viewpoint is more challenging, narrow, generally rougher. Altogether not a long hike. On May 13, Surge Narrows will be in flood, 7.4 knots, at 11:44, so we should have some good views of the rapids in action. |
| Meeting Place | Community Centre parking lot at 10 am; carpool in vehicles suitable for the gravel road north of the Valdes turnoff; Village Bay Lakes boat launch parking lot at 10:20 am (approx.) where I will meet the group. |
| Meeting Time | 10:00 |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Costs | None |
| Trip limits | 10 |
| Dogs? | Must be in control, especially along the second section where the narrow trail hugs the hillside. Please note that the FMCBC has a new policy where dogs are explicitly exclude from liability insurance and owners need to sign a waiver of understanding. |
| Notes | This trip is only worth the effort of the long drive on the unpaved road if the weather is pleasant and trail conditions are dry . An alternative hike will be offered if the weather does not justify the effort. Bring lunch, poles if used. Participants MUST register by Monday evening, March 11. Only registered participants will be advised of any changes in plans. Contact the coordinator if you have any questions. |
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