We had a good turnout for last Thursday's Elk Falls trail system excursion and it turned out to be a lovely day for a hike - crisply cool under sunny skies. The day was even brighter with the orange/yellow fall colouring all about, both on the trees and on the ground. Most of the group could be seen kicking away at the fallen leaves and once in a while, handfuls were getting tossed in the air. Nice to feel young again!
One disappointment was to find that our information was incorrect - the trail renovations are NOT completed in the lower approach to the old generating site below the falls. We took the Canyon View trail up to the edge of the site, only to find our passage barred by fencing and a big "Trail closed" sign. Dang. Back we went to the start of our hike and onwards to the south, to cross the Campbell River on the wooden bridge and try the Canyon View Trail on the other side of the River. This time, we were able to continue our route up to and over the Millennium Trail and into the Elk Falls Park. We had our lunch at the renovated picnic site to the side of the Falls and then retraced our steps back to the trailhead. Despite the disappointment, it was a lovely day to be out and all enjoyed themselves thoroughly. "Debrief" was, as usual, at the Riptide Pub.
Bill Jorgensen has supplied a link to his photos of the excursion and is well worth browsing. Thanks, Bill.
One disappointment was to find that our information was incorrect - the trail renovations are NOT completed in the lower approach to the old generating site below the falls. We took the Canyon View trail up to the edge of the site, only to find our passage barred by fencing and a big "Trail closed" sign. Dang. Back we went to the start of our hike and onwards to the south, to cross the Campbell River on the wooden bridge and try the Canyon View Trail on the other side of the River. This time, we were able to continue our route up to and over the Millennium Trail and into the Elk Falls Park. We had our lunch at the renovated picnic site to the side of the Falls and then retraced our steps back to the trailhead. Despite the disappointment, it was a lovely day to be out and all enjoyed themselves thoroughly. "Debrief" was, as usual, at the Riptide Pub.
Bill Jorgensen has supplied a link to his photos of the excursion and is well worth browsing. Thanks, Bill.