Dorothy Benneke Archives - Island Mountain Ramblers

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Mount Geoffrey (Hornby Island)

June 10, 2025

~ submitted by Dorothy Benneke

7 of us had one of those perfect Gulf Island days for Mount Geoffrey on Hornby Island…it was a new hike for a few of the group. We enjoyed the Middle Bench and Ridge Trails with spectacular views over Lambert Channel.

For the lunch spot, a local biker directed us to a bench which offered great views (but also added on a few extra kms!). On the return trip, the busy Denman ferry was running shuttle sailing mode, but an ice cream stand made the wait time a bit sweeter.

My track showed 17.5km with 585m accumulated elevation.

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

Mount Maxwell, Salt Spring Island

May 2, 2023

~ submitted by Dorothy Benneke

We started hiking 10ish. It was a consistent climb with a couple of nice viewpoints on the way up, with Garry Oak ecosystem lower down and old growth Douglas fir higher up. A Northern Alligator Lizard posed for us while sunning itself on some rocks.

May 3, 2023May 3, 2023

Little Mountain from Top Bridge Park

March 11, 2023

~ submitted by Dorothy Benneke

4 of us met at Top Bridge Park while Arrowsmith Search and Rescue were setting up for some training exercises. They joked that they were close by if we needed them. One of the members quizzed me……did I have the 10 essentials? (yes) and did I leave a trip plan? (yes). Hope never to contact SAR, but grateful for all that they do.

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022

Nile Creek

May 8, 2022

~ submitted by Dorothy Benneke

Stats: according to my AllTrails recoding, just under 15km with 360m accumulated elevation gain. Total time: 4h, 25 min.

First: time to Nile Creek for 3 of the group, time as a loop for 4 of the group, time out on a Rambler hike this year for 2 of the group, and although I’ve led hikes for other groups, first time leading for IMR.