Join Mokuyokai for a beautiful view of the Fraser Valley and Mt. Baker from Elk Mountain! This will be the 4th year in a row Mokuyokai has hiked Elk Mountain; it is one of the best hikes in the region.
"Elk Mountain (near Chilliwack) has an easily accessible trailhead, alpine meadows and an excellent view of the entire Fraser Valley and surrounding mountains - with a strenuous uphill climb near the top that's well worth the effort... you'll think you're somewhere near Banff or Jasper." – Chilliwacklife.com
The exceptional view is not without effort; please note that there are some steep parts (on par with the Stawamus Chief). Check out the trail links below for pics! If you rsvp, but don't get a reply, please send an email directly again to hike@mokuyokai.bc.ca
Hike Details
Difficulty: Difficult
Hiking Time: 6 hours
Distance: 8km (return)
Elevation Gain: 800 meters
More hike info:
http://www.trailpeak.com/trail-Elk-Mountain-to-Thurston-Mountain-near-Chilliwack-BC-528
(we will only hike up Elk Mountain (not Thurston Mt. ) and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmAnn3wEr18&feature=related
When: Sunday, June 16th, 8:30am – 6pm (including return transportation)
Meetup Location: Lougheed Skytrain Station parking lot at 8:30am (sharp)
(http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=Lougheed+Skytrain+Station&near=West+Vancouver,+BC&fb=1&split=1&gl=ca&cid=2021382416258224533&li=lmd)
What to bring
*Proper* hiking footwear, a big lunch, snacks, sunscreen, camera, water (minimum 1.5L), jacket, some cash. Participants *must* come prepared and Mokuyokai reserves the right to turn away unprepared participants.
Mokuyokai Fees (note: fees cover our insurance)
Members: None
Non-Members: $5
Car Pooling
Mokuyokai arranges car-pooling 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. Please give your driver at least $10 for gas. Drivers are always in short supply, so if you can drive, it is appreciated! Note that part of the drive up is not on a paved road.
RSVP to Michael Marland (hike@mokuyokai.bc.ca) by Fri, June 14th
Please indicate:
1) Are you a Mokuyokai member?
2) Can you drive or do you need a lift?
3) Your phone number
4) Emergency contact & phone number
If the weather is calling for rain, we'll cancel the hike. The decision will be made the night before or morning of. Also, please try not to cancel last minute; a lot of time is spent organizing rides.
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
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"Elk Mountain (near Chilliwack) has an easily accessible trailhead, alpine meadows and an excellent view of the entire Fraser Valley and surrounding mountains - with a strenuous uphill climb near the top that's well worth the effort... you'll think you're somewhere near Banff or Jasper." – Chilliwacklife.com
The exceptional view is not without effort; please note that there are some steep parts (on par with the Stawamus Chief). Check out the trail links below for pics! If you rsvp, but don't get a reply, please send an email directly again to hike@mokuyokai.bc.ca
Hike Details
Difficulty: Difficult
Hiking Time: 6 hours
Distance: 8km (return)
Elevation Gain: 800 meters
More hike info:
http://www.trailpeak.com/trail-Elk-Mountain-to-Thurston-Mountain-near-Chilliwack-BC-528
(we will only hike up Elk Mountain (not Thurston Mt. ) and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmAnn3wEr18&feature=related
When: Sunday, June 16th, 8:30am – 6pm (including return transportation)
Meetup Location: Lougheed Skytrain Station parking lot at 8:30am (sharp)
(http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=Lougheed+Skytrain+Station&near=West+Vancouver,+BC&fb=1&split=1&gl=ca&cid=2021382416258224533&li=lmd)
What to bring
*Proper* hiking footwear, a big lunch, snacks, sunscreen, camera, water (minimum 1.5L), jacket, some cash. Participants *must* come prepared and Mokuyokai reserves the right to turn away unprepared participants.
Mokuyokai Fees (note: fees cover our insurance)
Members: None
Non-Members: $5
Car Pooling
Mokuyokai arranges car-pooling 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. Please give your driver at least $10 for gas. Drivers are always in short supply, so if you can drive, it is appreciated! Note that part of the drive up is not on a paved road.
RSVP to Michael Marland (hike@mokuyokai.bc.ca) by Fri, June 14th
Please indicate:
1) Are you a Mokuyokai member?
2) Can you drive or do you need a lift?
3) Your phone number
4) Emergency contact & phone number
If the weather is calling for rain, we'll cancel the hike. The decision will be made the night before or morning of. Also, please try not to cancel last minute; a lot of time is spent organizing rides.
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
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