Date: Mar 12, 2023
Time: All Day
Category: Hike
Departing from the Sea to Sea Regional Trail parking lot at 9am (sharp), we hike steadily uphill along Quimper Summit trail to reach the summit which offers stunning views of the Sooke Inlet, Juan de Fuca strait and Olympic Mountains. After a tea stop to check out the hut and test our upper body strength on the chin up bar (optional), we will head back down along the lushly forested Juniper and Kinnikinnick trails until we connect with the trail up Mount Brule. Here we will break for lunch while enjoying more views of the Juan de Fuca Strait, the Sooke Basin, and Sooke Hills. After, we make a steep descent to connect with the Stonecrop trail, then make our way back to the parking lot. Weather and trail conditions on the day might require modifications to the route.
Details
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours, time out 5.5-6.5 hours
Elevation: 620m
Pace: Moderate
Please arrive no later than 8:50am to sign the waiver, etc.
This route begins at the Harbourview Parking Lot for the Sea to Sea Regional Park. (https://goo.gl/maps/fex129vv7rbSZzyA7)
Required:
Hiking boots with good ankle support, backpack, snacks and lunch
1-2 litres of water/tea
10 essentials
Poles are STRONGLY recommended as there is lots of loose soil and rock along the trails up Quimper and Brule as well as some sections of slippery rock.
8 participants maximum
Sorry, no dogs.
Co-led by Rachel Treloar and Tracy Sobotkiewicz
Contact Tracy at to sign up.