Hiking – Noel’s Knoll to Little Morte Lake – 24 June 2026

Activity Hiking
Destination Noel’s Knoll to Little Morte Lake
Date 24 June 2026, Wednesday
Trip Coordinator Debbie Quigg
Contact Info dmquigg@gmail.com or 3710
Description We will start at the Nugedzi parking lot and hike up the old logging road toward Beech’s Mtn. We will visit Noel’s Knoll for great views and then return to the saddle between Beech’s and Noel’s Knoll. From there we will follow a new trail which descends steeply to the Morte Lake trail. As this is hiked in a straight line, we will need a car shuffle ending at the Morte Lake parking lot. Roughly 7km, 4+ hours, 450m elevation gain.
Meeting Place Community Centre parking lot
Departure Time 9:00, as an early-ish start for the heat.
Difficulty
Moderate, or a bit more for rough trail, steady elevation gain, and steep descent.
Costs No
Trip limits 10
Dogs? No
Notes:

Social Picnic – Open Bay Beach – 17 June 2026

Activity Picnic Social intertidal exploration
Destination Open Bay Beach
Date 17 June, Wednesday
Trip Coordinator Valerie van Veen
Contact Info vvv@qisland.ca, cell 778 242 5774; home 250 285 2329
Description June 17 is predicted to be in the middle of a heat wave, 33c. For me, too hot to hike or kayak. However, it will be a low tide around noon in Open Bay, perfect for intertidal exploration and a beach picnic.
Meeting Place End of Marina Rd, Open Bay
Departure Time 11:00 am
Difficulty Access to the beach is by a short, steep trail.
Costs None
Trip limits None
Dogs? Under control, please
Notes: Be prepared for strong, hot sun ….sunscreen, umbrellas, etc. bring a beach blanket, picnic lunch and WATER (or substitute). Must contact organizer by Tuesday June 16 evening. May be cancelled if temps soar towards 40c.