This hike had been postponed for better weather and we were rewarded with a beautiful, warm day for this short walk with great views. Four of us started from Kolker Main and walked up an old logging spur. After pushing through a bit of brush we walked the short distance on open bluffs to Heron Point for our first viewpoint extending from Hyacinthe Bay to the Chinese Mountains. We followed the path into Chauntaluf farm and continued on their roads and trails up to the Mt. Sweat access. We climbed steeply up to the first bluff and followed the cairns over the undulating bluffs and up to the Mt. Sweat viewpoint for lunch. On this day, Mt. Sweat seemed aptly named as the climb was quite warm. We cooled down taking in the 180° views of Quadra and the Salish Sea, with the mainland and Vancouver Island mountains. We descended to the north, following flagging back to Kolker Main and from there to the vehicles. Thanks to Heather Kellerhals for letting the Outdoor Club use the Chauntaluf farm trails to make this loop. 3.7 km, 3 hours, 180m ascent.
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Quadra Island Outdoor Club 