This is a presentation sponsored by the City of Coquitlam and registration is required.
Join us for a slide show presentation and discussion, led by Ian McArthur, and learn where the best places are to hike in the Tri-Cities. With over 35 years of experience hiking local trails, Ian will discuss routes for a variety of comfort and experience levels and showcase trails for those wanting to expand their knowledge. Learn about some local hidden gems. Geared towards beginner and intermediate hikers.
Please contact Ian (604.939. 4039) for more info.
Below is a link to register and for other hikes and presentations.
Register or for information at 604-927-4386
This is a hike sponsored by the City of Coquitlam and registration is required.
This trip will be in Pinecone Burke Provincial Park and will travel through a lovely mature second-growth forest. Participants should be prepared to cross a few small creeks by easy boulder-hopping, though there will be help in crossing safely. Roundtrip distance is 11.5 km with an elevation gain of 300 m.
Please contact Ian (604.939. 4039) for more info.
Below is a link to register and for other hikes and presentations.
Register or for information at 604-927-4386
For this hike we will be making another trip to BC Hydro’s Buntzen Lake reservoir. On this moderate hike we will circle Buntzen Lake and make a side trip to a wonderful viewpoint. The day will include a beautiful forest, lake views, and glimpses of Swan Falls. A very short section will be slightly overgrown and hands will be needed for a short steep section. Roundtrip distance is 12 km with a cumulative elevation gain of 330 m. Meet at 9:00 am. Return 3:00 pm. Please contact Ian (604. 939. 4039) for more info.
On this easy to moderate hike we will be in təmtəmíxʷtən Regional Park (formally known as Belcarra). For the first portion of this hike we will travel on the scenic Jug Island Trail. While traversing the undulating spine of the peninsula, we will travel through a lush forest. Elevation must be lost steeply before reaching a wonderful beach to view Jug Island and views up Indian Arm. We will stop at the picnic area for lunch allowing people to leave or join the hike on the Admiralty Point Trail. This is a short hike that offers spectacular ocean and mountain views across the waterways connecting Burrard Inlet with Indian Arm. Roundtrip distance for both hikes is 9 km with a cumulative elevation gain of 320 m. Meet at 9:00 am. Return 3:00 pm. Please contact Ian (604. 939. 4039) for more info.
This is a hike sponsored by the City of Coquitlam and registration is required.
This flat loop walk will take in a few wildlife and vegetation rich areas of eastern Port Coquitlam including the Hyde Creek Nature Reserve and the Greg Moore Trail. Time will be taken to enjoy what nature has to offer. Roundtrip distance is 9 km.
Please contact Ian (604.939. 4039) for more info.
Below is a link to register and for other hikes and presentations.
Register or for information at 604-927-4386