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Trip Report – Morte Lake (Originally Plumber Bay) – 25 June 2025

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The heavily loaded logging truck barrelling along the Walcan Road meant business as we manoeuvred our two cars, with four hikers and three dogs, as close to the road edge as possible. We soon realized that these trucks were coming from our eventual destination, the Maud Island / Plumper Bay trailhead. A quick but necessary change of plans and smart u-turn and we were back at our starting point, the Morte Lake parking lot. As this was billed as a low-key hike, we saw no reason to change that as well. We headed towards Morte Lake along the pleasant Deadfish trail, taking the bridge across the creek to connect to the main trail. We had a short, early lunch at the small north beach. It was still too chilly to swim, but at least no more rain after an earlier downpour. We took the main trail back to our cars, noting the improvements to divert runoff. Altogether a pleasant hike with a lake rather than ocean view for our break. (6.3 km 2.5 hours)

Valerie

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Hiking – Plumper Bay – 25 June 2025

Hiking – Plumper Bay – 25 June 2025

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Activity Hiking
Destination Plumper Bay
Date 25 June 2025, Wednesday
Trip Coordinator Valerie van Veen
Contact Info vvv@qisland.ca, 250 285 2329
Description This will be a moderately paced, fairly short hike along a gentle trail to Plumper Bay. We will stop for snacks, lunch then return along the same trail.
Meeting Place Morte Lake parking lot to carpool to the trailhead
Departure Time 9:30
Difficulty Easy to moderate
Costs none
Trip limits 10
Dogs? Under control, must not run through group.
Notes: NOTE MEETING PLACE…Morte Lake parking lot to carpool as needed. NOTE 9:30 am start time in case of summer heat. MUST contact coordinator by Monday evening to confirm participation. Bring snacks, lunch, dress for weather. Light rain ok, cancelled if heavy rain or above 30c. Only registered hikers will be notified.

Trip Report – Granite Bay Community Trails – 4 June 2025

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The Granite Bay locals have built a nice trail system east of Luoma Lake.  This came to light because of the recent and planned logging in the Two Mile Lake and adjacent areas.  So we had to go see it.

Seven of us drove to near the end of Saxon Main to the “Granniies at Work” sign.  From there we went around the Back Bog clockwise, over a beaver dam, then to a beautiful bench overlooking the Back Bog.  We then backtracked and went through the forest on the Two Mile Lake trail.  There are some amazing, big burnt (but live) trees there, presumably from the fire 100 years ago..  After an idyllic lunch at the Two Mile Lake, we continued on the trail along the south shore to another beautiful bench and finally up to a new logging road, which we followed back to the vehicles.   (4.2 km and 2½ hours)

Norris

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Hiking – Granite Bay Community Trails – 4 June 2025

Trip Report – Amor Lake – 21 May 2025

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Seven paddlers launched at Amor Lake, a little later than planned as the road seems considerably rougher than previously. We headed north from the boat launch to the campsite at the north end of the lake. The site boasts a shelter with picnic table and fire ring (not an official structure) installed when there was easier road access. Some ATV’s seem to be getting in, but the main access road from Blackwater Main is blocked now. After lunch, we headed to the portage trail at the east end of the lake for a planned walk up to Twin Lake. However, by then, the rain had started and the access point is both muddy and rocky, so we gave the portage hike a miss. After taking a short break at one of the sandy beaches on the west side of Amor, we paddled back to the boat launch, at which time the rain stopped. We were the only folks out, and enjoyed the quiet, if occasionally damp, conditions. Not too much wildlife – just a few loons which were not perturbed by our presence.  (13.4 km, 4¼ hr)

Darcy

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Kayaking – Amor Lake -21 May 2025

Hiking – Granite Bay Community Trails – 4 June 2025

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Activity Hiking
Destination Granite Bay Community Trails
Date 4 June, Wed
Trip Coordinator Norris Weimer
Contact Info norris.weimer@ualberta.ca or 3710
Description We will explore some lovely and quite easy trails which lead to wetlands, some mature forest and a lake.  This is also the controversial area which Mosaic might log and which the Granite Bay community and others are trying to protect.  We will follow the locally-maintained trails around the Back Bog and out to Two Mile Lake.  In order to hike this as a loop we will walk on a new logging road for about 2 km.  It is quite a long drive to the trailhead on unpaved and logging roads.
Meeting Place Community Centre parking lot for carpooling
Departure Time 10:00
Difficulty
 Mostly easy, with a few hills
Costs none
Trip limits 10
Notes Bring a lunch or snack and dress for the weather.

Multi-day Hiking – Woss Area – 8-10 July 2025

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Activity Multi-day camping and hiking
Destination Woss Area
Date 8-10 July 2025, Tuesday to Thursday
Trip Coordinator Les Hand
Contact Info 285-2029 or lhquadra@gmail.com
Description The activities for this trip may change depending on the people that go. We will definitely be doing the Huson Caves that is easy and the Woss fire tower lookout that is a hard steep climb. There is the Woss River trail and Schoen Park that we may check out, as well as Mount Cain. Depending on the interest of the group, we could also do a paddle with canoe or kayaks.
Meeting Place QCove ferry terminal; be at the ferry terminal early enough for the 8:30
Departure Time 8:30 ferry
Difficulty Easy to hard
Cost Ferries, fuel
Trip limits 10
Dogs? No
Notes:

Paddling – Amor Lake – 21 May 2025

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Activity Paddling
Destination Amor Lake
Date 21 May, Wednesday
Trip Coordinator Darcy Mitchell
Contact Info mitchelldarcy51@gmail.com
Description Amor Lake is an interesting and attractive lake with several sandy beaches and a hiking option (about one hour round trip for the hike). Driving distance to the launch site is about 45 minutes from the ferry.
Meeting Place Drive-in campsite on the west side of Amor Lake
Departure Time On the water at 11:00
Difficulty Easy
Cost Ferry
Trip limits 8
Dogs? No
Notes: Trip timing is flexible, but we will likely be out for about 5 hours. Please contact the coordinator no later than Sunday, May 18. If the weather will be cancelled for any reason, I will send a note to registrants by noon on Tuesday.
For more information about the Rec site visit: https://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/search/search-result.aspx?site=REC0174&type=Site

Paddling/Hiking/Camping – Main Lakes Provincial Park – 10-12 June 2025

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Cancelled due to wind forecast.

Activity Multi-day paddling/hiking/camping
Destination Main Lake Provincial Park
Date 10-12 June, Tuesday to Thursday
Trip Coordinator Vic Gladish
Contact Info vicgladish@gmail.com; 250-287-0459
Description We will set up camp at Main Lake and spend three days exploring by hiking and paddling. Destinations can vary with the group’s interests. Possibilities include a paddle into Little Main, Paddle to Village Bay Lake, hike to Yeatman Bay and/or Surge Narrows.
Meeting Place Mine Lake boat launch
Departure Time On the water by 10:30
Difficulty
 Easy; moderate if paddling in windy conditions
Costs $5/night/person
Trip limits 8
Dogs? No
Notes: This multi-day trip is relatively easy on these small lakes but requires good paddling skills, Coast Guard required safety gear and your own camping gear. Bring footwear suitable for hiking (easy). Each participant is responsible for their own camping gear and meals. Tent and/or meal sharing can be arranged if you buddy up with someone.
Carpooling will make parking easier.
Please sign up no later than FRIDAY, JUNE 6th. A final weather decision will be made by 8:00 PM, Sunday, June 8th.
Ask coordinator about joining for just 1 or 2 days if you have a schedule conflict.
Visit the BC Parks Camping website after May 28th to register and pay for camping. https//:camping.bcparks.ca under “Backcountry” ;l “Backcountry Registration” ; “Main Lake”

Hiking – Yellow Mud Loop – 26 March 2025

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Activity Hiking
Destination Yellow Mud Loop
Date 26 March 2025, Wednesday
Trip Coordinator Louise Squire
Contact Info Lsquire@sasktel.net
Description Starting at Reed Lake, we will go south on Straight as a Dime, turn east on Back Door over the rock bluffs and down to the variously named lake with the large beaver dam.  From here we return along the Yellow Mud trail to Reed Lake.
Be prepared for a change weather depending.
Meeting Place Legion parking lot
Departure Time 9:30
Difficulty
 Easy to moderate – may be slick if it rains
Costs none
Trip limits 10
Dogs? On leash
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Trip Report – Plumper and Deepwater Bays – 12 Feb 2025

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Eight of us met on a crisp dry morning with the remains of six or so inches of snow on some of the access roads to Plumper. We parked at the familiar Maud island parking lot and headed out at 0°C. The trail was patchy but easy to follow as a quad had left tracks for us to follow. The temperature remained close to zero making the trails compact and easy to walk on.
From Plumper Bay it was decided to do a quick trip to Deepwater Bay and enjoy the view. Lots of beach debris had been collected and we were happy to collect a bit more. We returned for lunch on the sunny side at Plumper Bay and were not disappointed as the sea was nearly calm and the sun was shining. We also met Mel as he was enjoying a grilled hot dog before he went back to clearing trails. We followed the shore for a bit and were pleasantly surprised by 40 to 50 merganser ducks taking off. Then we returned to the trail and back to our cars which completed our less than 10 km walk.

Neil

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Hiking – Plumper and Deepwater Bays – 12 Feb 2025