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Vancouver, BC
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Posted - 06/09/2012 : 10:01 PM
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A couple of years ago CJB and I did this route. It was a fun, if slightly punishing, day out.
Today I joined a Wanderung hike to Upper Shannon Falls and since I knew the start of the trail wasn't too bad, we carried on past the viewpoint for about 20 mins to a cool bridge over Shannon Creek. The return visit revived my enthusiasm.
At a time, there were some CTers with an interest in the area. Is the interest still out there? I was thinking of maybe heading back with a pair of loppers and some flagging and trying to reclaim the trail.
Assuming there hasn’t been much trail maintenance since, it’s more than a one person (or one trip) job. Takers? Alternatively, are there people who’d like to attempt it as a hike if I organize it?
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Van, BC
Canada
2780 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2012 : 10:13 PM
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I'm in for the attempt - have been eyeballing it for years.
-Ryan
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
2659 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2012 : 10:27 PM
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"and then they were two"  |
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North Vancouver, BC
Canada
34 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2012 : 02:12 AM
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| Love the Shannon falls trail and I would love to make it longer. I'm in! |
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Fast hikin, carrot chompin, always grinnin, gear scatterin recipient of the Theta Lake manouver
Burnaby
2039 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2012 : 06:10 AM
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| That's a nice trail. I'd like to explore further too. |
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Burnaby, BC
Canada
726 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2012 : 11:21 PM
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Sounds like fun.  |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
2659 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2012 : 12:56 PM
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Cool - sounds like there's sufficient interest.
June 23rd work for everyone? |
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1448 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2012 : 4:32 PM
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im interested, do we have enough interested people for two parties starting at opposite ends for a key hand off.
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/11/2012 : 4:35 PM
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| If you wait a year you can charge the gondola folks for your hard work :) |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
2659 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2012 : 8:54 PM
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Originally posted by camshaft
im interested, do we have enough interested people for two parties starting at opposite ends for a key hand off.
Key hand off midroute is not a good idea for this area...too easy to miss each other. Should I mention it's an unmarked bushwack? |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
2659 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2012 : 8:56 PM
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Originally posted by J Mace
If you wait a year you can charge the gondola folks for your hard work :)
I like the cut of your jib  |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
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Posted - 06/11/2012 : 9:39 PM
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Do you have trail tools?
In order of importance you will need:
- machettes - one per person
- bush lopers (one per person)
- pick axes (one per two people)
- bow saws (one per 2 people)
- chainsaw + accessories (one per party)
Do you have trail markers?
Have you scouted and flagged the proposed route to avoid cliffs, swamps, etc?
I am too busy to help out at the moment but I can lend you my tools - however they are currently stashed quite high on Hat Mtn. If you agree to carry them back up, you can borrow them.
PS. Make sure everyone has work gloves and bring spares.
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
2659 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2012 : 10:06 PM
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| WW: I think we're talking about doing the trip as a day hike. I may bring my trail tools but realistically, doing the whole thing plus trail clearing wouldn't be a daytrip. |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
874 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2012 : 10:12 PM
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| Oops. I misunderstood. |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
2659 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2012 : 10:15 PM
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No worries. If you ever run out of projects at the Hat Hilton, consider this one next  |
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Van, BC
Canada
2780 Posts |
Posted - 06/22/2012 : 08:47 AM
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Originally posted by mad owl woman
Cool - sounds like there's sufficient interest.
June 23rd work for everyone?
Still thinking about this for tomorrow?
-Ryan
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
2659 Posts |
Posted - 06/22/2012 : 2:57 PM
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Umm, I didn't hear back from anyone so I'd kind of let it go for this weekend.
Could be miserable with current weather - I think I'll stick with something a little less bushy this weekend. |
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Van, BC
Canada
2780 Posts |
Posted - 06/28/2012 : 10:22 PM
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RamblingBull and I are planning on doing this on Saturday. (Perhaps a few minor variations as compared to previous trips - i.e. making a b-line up and over the bumps in between then rather than following the logging roads.)
Anyone wanting to join post/e-mail me.
-Ryan
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Shannon Falls to Petgill Lake?
