See three beautiful emerald green alpine lakes in one hike! Join Mokuyokai as we hike to Joffre Lakes. We went two years ago and it is a fabulous hike - one of the best near Vancouver.
Hike Description
Steeply rising from Lower Joffre Lake, the glacier-laden peaks are visible from an easily accessible viewpoint 500 metres from the parking lot. As we carry on, the trail becomes a rough, rocky and steep hike through the Coast Mountain range. This is a magnificent area of jagged peaks, icefields, cold rushing streams and turquoise blue Lower, Middle and Upper Joffre lakes. All three are located along the trail and each more stunning than the last. Their striking, saturated blue colour is caused by "rockflour" - or glacial silt - that is suspended in the water and reflects green and blue wavelengths of sunlight. – from www.env.gov.bc.ca
Please note that this will be a long day; while the hike is about 6 hours return, Pemberton is past Whistler. There are some steep parts and we will clamber over rocks (see video below for what to expect). Only fit and prepared hikers should participate. Also, regardless of the weather in Vancouver, it will be cooler there - dress warmly!
Hike Details
When: Sunday, September 16th. 8:15am - 8pm (including transportation and hiking)
Maximum Number of participants: 12
Where: Joffre Lakes (near Pemberton)
Difficulty: Difficult
Time: 6 hours
Distance: 11km (return)
Elevation Gain: 400 meters
More hike info:
http://www.trailpeak.com/trail-Joffre-Lakes-near-Pemberton-BC-178
http://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/joffre-lakes/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhYve8jm8e8
Trail Map: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/joffre_lks/
Meetup Location:
1. Vancouver Visitor Centre at 8:15am (sharp) (Corner of West Cordova Street and Burrard Street).
What to bring: *Proper* hiking footwear, a big lunch, snacks, jacket, sunscreen, bugspray (lots of bugs on this hike!), camera, water (minimum 2L), water-repellant jacket, some cash. We will not stop on the way, so participants *must* come prepared.
2. Park Royal Shopping Centre at 8:45am
Learn more about hiking preparedness at:
http://www.adventuresmart.ca/land/hiking.htm
Mokuyokai reserves the right to turn away unprepared participants. All participants must sign a waiver form at the meeting spot. This hike will be cancelled in the advent of rain.
Mokuyokai Fees (note: fees help cover Mokuyokai's insurance costs)
Members: None
JET Alumni Association: $5
Non-Members: $10
Car Pooling Fee: Please give your driver a minimum of $10-15 for gas and their time
Mokuyokai arranges car-pooling from Vancouver Visitor Centre, on a first come, first serve basis. For example, if someone RSVPs and can drive 3 people, the first three people who signed up get a lift.
Drivers are usually in short supply, so if you can drive, it is appreciated.
RSVP to Michael Marland (hike@mokuyokai.bc.ca) by Friday, September 14th.
Please indicate:
1) Are you a Mokuyokai member or JETAA?
2) Can you drive or do you need a lift?
3) Do you want to meet at the Vancouver Tourism Centre or Park Royale Shopping Centre
3) Your phone number
4) Emergency contact and emergency contact number
Mokuyokai Rating: C3
=============== Rating System ================
This rating system indicates the difficulty and time of the hike. Please note it
is just a reference and the time may differ depending on the conditions and
participant ability.
Difficulty:
A= Beginner: For everyone. A walk in the park.
B= Intermediate: For the people who occasionally play sports.
C= Strenuous: If you can do the Grouse Grind, you can do this hike.
Time:
1= less than 2 hours
2= 2 to 4 hours
3= more than 4 hours
Hike Description
Steeply rising from Lower Joffre Lake, the glacier-laden peaks are visible from an easily accessible viewpoint 500 metres from the parking lot. As we carry on, the trail becomes a rough, rocky and steep hike through the Coast Mountain range. This is a magnificent area of jagged peaks, icefields, cold rushing streams and turquoise blue Lower, Middle and Upper Joffre lakes. All three are located along the trail and each more stunning than the last. Their striking, saturated blue colour is caused by "rockflour" - or glacial silt - that is suspended in the water and reflects green and blue wavelengths of sunlight. – from www.env.gov.bc.ca
Please note that this will be a long day; while the hike is about 6 hours return, Pemberton is past Whistler. There are some steep parts and we will clamber over rocks (see video below for what to expect). Only fit and prepared hikers should participate. Also, regardless of the weather in Vancouver, it will be cooler there - dress warmly!
Hike Details
When: Sunday, September 16th. 8:15am - 8pm (including transportation and hiking)
Maximum Number of participants: 12
Where: Joffre Lakes (near Pemberton)
Difficulty: Difficult
Time: 6 hours
Distance: 11km (return)
Elevation Gain: 400 meters
More hike info:
http://www.trailpeak.com/trail-Joffre-Lakes-near-Pemberton-BC-178
http://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/joffre-lakes/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhYve8jm8e8
Trail Map: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/joffre_lks/
Meetup Location:
1. Vancouver Visitor Centre at 8:15am (sharp) (Corner of West Cordova Street and Burrard Street).
What to bring: *Proper* hiking footwear, a big lunch, snacks, jacket, sunscreen, bugspray (lots of bugs on this hike!), camera, water (minimum 2L), water-repellant jacket, some cash. We will not stop on the way, so participants *must* come prepared.
2. Park Royal Shopping Centre at 8:45am
Learn more about hiking preparedness at:
http://www.adventuresmart.ca/land/hiking.htm
Mokuyokai reserves the right to turn away unprepared participants. All participants must sign a waiver form at the meeting spot. This hike will be cancelled in the advent of rain.
Mokuyokai Fees (note: fees help cover Mokuyokai's insurance costs)
Members: None
JET Alumni Association: $5
Non-Members: $10
Car Pooling Fee: Please give your driver a minimum of $10-15 for gas and their time
Mokuyokai arranges car-pooling from Vancouver Visitor Centre, on a first come, first serve basis. For example, if someone RSVPs and can drive 3 people, the first three people who signed up get a lift.
Drivers are usually in short supply, so if you can drive, it is appreciated.
RSVP to Michael Marland (hike@mokuyokai.bc.ca) by Friday, September 14th.
Please indicate:
1) Are you a Mokuyokai member or JETAA?
2) Can you drive or do you need a lift?
3) Do you want to meet at the Vancouver Tourism Centre or Park Royale Shopping Centre
3) Your phone number
4) Emergency contact and emergency contact number
Mokuyokai Rating: C3
=============== Rating System ================
This rating system indicates the difficulty and time of the hike. Please note it
is just a reference and the time may differ depending on the conditions and
participant ability.
Difficulty:
A= Beginner: For everyone. A walk in the park.
B= Intermediate: For the people who occasionally play sports.
C= Strenuous: If you can do the Grouse Grind, you can do this hike.
Time:
1= less than 2 hours
2= 2 to 4 hours
3= more than 4 hours
