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Forbidden Plateau Traverse trail (Raven Lodge to Wood Mountain)

–submitted by Ross Burnett

The Forbidden Plateau Traverse Trail is a section of one of the club’s “Lifetime Hiking Objectives”. It can be done in either direction; and as a day trip or an overnight. It is about 28 kilometres long.

Three keen members took advantage of the great fall day, and did it as a day hike, in the more downhill direction from Raven Lodge to the Wood Mountain end, finishing at the bottom of the old ski hill; which also serves as the trailhead for the Mt. Becher hike.

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Nile Creek

February 12th, 2023

~ submitted by Ross Burnett

Led by Ross Burnett and John Young; Distance – just under 12 km return; almost 4 hours exactly including our lunch break.

Four IMR members met at the end of Charlton Drive off 19A in Qualicum Bay (or is it Bowser?) to enjoy the full length of Nile Creek up to the waterfalls. Well – not the full length, it would be interesting to see if there is a trail route possible right from the mouth. Of course, there was never any thought of starting at the Inland Highway, as that would be cheating. Plus, it’s about the journey, not the destination, right?

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Thames and Nile Creeks Loop Hike

June 6, 2021

~ submitted by Ross Burnett

Four Ramblers enjoyed a lovely 12 km, 4-hour walk in the Thames and Nile creek valleys, finishing just before the rain started.

Some very lovely forest and creek sections, and some relatively large Douglas fir and cedars.

Welcome to Mary on her first Rambler outing.