A small group of three got to enjoy the hike on the familiar route to Nugedzi lake with the not so obvious cairn indicator showing us the way up the trail. We added a few more rocks to the cairn on the way back from a wonderful lunch by a lake. As it was cooler than days past no one felt the urge to swim and we were back in good time. Huckleberries were plentiful but there were few signs of wildlife except for the lone grouse.

Neil

We started the larger Shellaligan loop trail around 9:30 from the end closest to Valdez road in order to time our lunch later on the rock outcrop overlooking the ocean.   This is a beautiful hike through big forest and ferns and then along the ocean front with expansive views.  Just past the unique tree with all the uniform holes that circle its circumference we could see a portion of new dock at the old oyster farm where people were working.  We had the benefit of watching hump backs during lunch.  The hike was leisurely and with lunch was close to 3 1/2 hours.

Vikki

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This hike was all within Main Lake Provincial Park on an old trail that has recently been restored by Quadra Trail Committee volunteers. Eight of us drove to a pull-out on the Surge Narrows Road (identified by a cell-reception sign) and started hiking at 10:00. Even though the temperature was lower than previous days, it was still hot even in the shade of the forest.

The trail descends steadily, first through ferns with occasional muddy spots and we arrived at Main Lake where we stopped for a snack before carrying on to Yeatman Bay on Okisollo Channel. No one braved an ocean swim, but as soon as we got back to Main Lake several hikers jumped in for a refreshing dip. After lunch at the lake, we hiked back to the cars.

Walking time: 3 hours    total trip time: 4.5 hours    distance 10 km

Diana

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Eight of us hiked north on the old Little Main Lake logging road. This trail has received lots of maintenance this spring which was much appreciated.  The old, grassy, undulating road led us to Stramberg Creek which we crossed without difficulty.  From there the route is a narrow, flagged trail, but still quite well used and easy to follow.  The path meanders through the forest past an impressive old Douglas fir, crosses a wetland before gradually ascending a glade with many old Douglas firs.  We stopped here for lunch before heading back.  It was a hot, humid day and we were happy to swim in Stramberg Lake from the swim rock before heading home.   9.3 km; 4½ hours.