Eagle Bluff Trail, Jan 22, 2011

Our original goal was to explore the west side trails at Buntzen lake. Unfortunately, we left home a little too late to make it a worth while venture. Instead, we chose to hike the Eagle Bluff Trail. It runs east along the lake to an elevation of about 360m. A beautiful view of Buntzen Lake, I assume, when the weather is clear and sunny. However, we trekked on a day that was rather foggy and dismal so much of our view was obstructed.

The trail is mostly wooded without much in the way of lookout points. We did discover a beautiful little creek just east of it's crossing. We sat here for a few moments enjoying the sounds and the fresh air.

From 2011-01-22 - Buntzen Lake, Eagle Bluff Trail

Jug Island Beach Trail, Jan 17, 2011

Hastily planned, my friend Richard and I headed out via public transit to check out Jug Island Beach and the trail that leads there. After losing over an hour with meeting place mix ups and then taking the wrong bus, we finally reached the picnic grounds for Belcarra Provincial Park. It was a mild day for mid January and the sun was intense, low on the horizon casting long shadows.

We found the trail and started our hike. Most of the trail is in fairly ordinary forest with few spots stroking the creative photo nerve. I did find a stump I particularly enjoyed that happened to be at the beginning of the more difficult part of the trail. Imagine the Grouse Grind that was only a few meters long. After about a 30 seconds of steep climbing, it was back the normal rolling trail.

From 2011-01-17 - Jug Island Beach Trail

Buntzen Lake, Jan 15, 2011

My girlfriend, Lindsey, and I went for a short hike to Buntzen Lake. We were hoping to do the whole Buntzen Lake Loop, but we were short on time and only managed to get to the suspension bridge before deciding to turn back along Powerhouse Rd.

We parked at the south beach and noticed right away how high the water was. Apparently, BC Hydro is in the process of replacing a turbine in the power house. As a result, the amount of water passing through has declined and sits, waiting in the lake.

From Buntzen Lake, Jan 15, 2011