Once you get to the ridge, however, it is nothing short of spectacular, and the elevation gain/loss is minimal. There really aren't any reliable/clear water sources until around 9km (small lake). 12 km 8 … 13.08.2018. Find 34 photos of the 2105 Heather Ridge Ct home on Zillow. On the way down, the little orange flowers felt the summer heat and decided to show themselves. Google Map. Flower Ridge Trail. Trip report by BestHike editor Rick McCharles The Bedwell Lakes trails are some of the best in Strathcona Provincial Park, Vancouver Island. We arrived at the trailhead in the early afternoon, giving us all plenty of time to change into clean clothes and drive back home. Plan on giving your legs a couple days to recover! Took 2 hours and 15 minutes with a big daypack to reach the first tarns, where there are… HOME; SEARCH TRAILS; POSTS; SEARCH TAGS; TERMS OF SERVICE; ABOUT; LOGIN; menu. Will definitely be going right to the end of the trail on my next trip. Definitely a strenuous hike, there is a little bit of route finding once your up on the ridge - mostly watch for flagging tape and cairns so keep your eyes peeled. Strathcona, BC. It sounds like a day trip, not an overnighter. Our boots were on trail by 0700 h to beat the summer heat and take our time up the steady switchbacks. Image of blooming, flora, blossom - 197121331 Days one and two were warm, dry, and calm. The light was yellow and soft as we descended off the ridge. The forecast was for sunny skies on days one and two, and clouds with precipitation on day three. Sitting at 1,000 feet higher than Paradise, this ecosystem is especially fragile. We camped by the lake (marked on the map here), which was lovely. It's really gorgeous. From Wikitravel. There are a few steeper sections before entering a beautiful open slope of meadows onto the north end of the ridge. Ran an out and back on this trail with my dad yesterday - the furthest we got was just over 5 km from the trailhead. In good weather, hikers enjoy outstanding views of Mount Septimus, Mount Rousseau, Nine Peaks, the Golden Hinde, the Red Pillar, and Mount Myra. The temperature climbed to the high twenties and low thirties. The trail will take you through some old growth forest on its way up top to flower ridge. Our first wildlife sighting was a green frog (species unknown) on the staircase near the trailhead. I avoided a baby grouse that seemed to be alone as it crossed the trail on day two. There is some steep and exposed side-hilling up towards Henshaw Peak. In summer, mountain meadows abound with wildflowers; the Sourdough Ridge Trail is a popular, easy 2 ½ mile hike. A few overnight groups were hiking out Sunday and a couple were coming in on Monday. Our second day would be for exploring the ridge, and our last day would be our exit. 2500 Blue Ridge Trail is a rental property located in Flower Mound, TX. Poppies, lupines, yarrow, Sticky Monkey Flower and Mount Diablo sunflowers are abundant. Not great drinking water even if you have a filter. No mega fauna sign. The Flower Ridge trailhead is located approximately 26kms down the Buttle Lake Parkway, towards Westmin Mine, in Strathcona Provincial Park. Forest in the lower reaches is beautiful old growth so make sure you enjoy that (don’t just focus on getting to the ridge) - I just wanted to add that piece of hiking joy. We always embrace environmental challenges because they allow us to practice skills that make us stronger for the next trip. The ridge continues for another four kilometres until reaching a bump at the official end of maintained trail. There were many spots to choose from, and we selected a great site on a bump next to a flowing creek. Also, the bugs are ready for you so you should be ready for them. Dinner was another speedy affair, as the mosquito hour descended upon us with a buzzing cloud. Tiny tarns and ice puddles provided us with cold drinking water. The Flower Ridge Trail is one of Strathcona Park’s most efficient routes into the subalpine. Really amazing hike. Flower Ridge Trailhead to Green Lake Viewpoint – August 4-6, 2020, Flower Ridge Trailhead to Bump 1540 – July 13-15, 2018, Day 1: Flower Ridge Trailhead to Basecamp, Day 3: Basecamp to Flower Ridge Trailhead. We practiced managing our body temperature and staying hydrated along with our honing our navigation skills. Starting at Sunrise Dege Peak is an ideal destination for 360-degree views and wildflowers, an easy hike via the Sourdough Ridge Trail. ft. home is a 4 bed, 3.0 bath property. Wildlife viewing was limited to birds and flowers. The historic route extends deep into the Vancouver Island Ranges. The old-growth forest was pleasant and cool after a day in the alpine sun. A few tarns dotted the terrain after we broke the ridge and hiked south to look for a good camp. During the hike we stopped to take a few photos of flowering plants. It sounds like a day trip, not an overnighter. I reached Baby Bedwell lake about 6pm. On the other side of the mountain, visitors to Sunrise will witness a true alpine ecosystem. View more property details, sales history and … On our second day we hiked out to the ridge, which has absolutely stunning views. Check out similar apartments in the area! The ridge was a windy, narrow, but afforded great views. It pays to be careful descending with a loaded backpack. 2105 Heather Ridge Ct , Flower Mound, TX 75028-8357 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $599,900. The trail begins at Buttle Lake and climbs steeply through old growth forest before emerging out on to the ridge. From Wikivoyage. The lake was clean enough that we felt okay filtering from it. I wouldn't have been drinking any of the water on the ridge with out filtering/boiling/using water tablets. Elevation gain between 4km mark (first real view point) and 7km is significant so be prepared. Snow was deep enough after that to hide the trail and had to rely on memory, guesswork and the odd trail marker. Distance: 33 kmDuration: 3 daysPeak: 1529 mGain: 1566 mMap: CalTopo. This GPS co-ordinate is the car parking lot for the trail. Sunset was incredible and the night was perfectly clear for stargazing. Along the way there are glimpses of beautiful snow capped mountains on the other side of Buttle Lake. We did this hike July 25 as a one day out and back 28km in 8hrs. Once on top of the ridge, hikers are rewarded with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and … There's a viewpoint around 3 km that's your best bet for a snack break. Mosquitos and black flies were less abundant than my previous trips into the park this summer. Yellow draba (d. paysonii) was in flower, mostly between rocks on the mostly-barren alpine ridges. Buttle Lake shimmered over 1000 m below, the blue surface free of waves in the early morning. This trip was a solo three-day backpacking trip along the Flower Ridge Trail in Strathcona Park. A steady up-hill climb up to the ridge, first half in the forest to well shaded and travelled, second half up in the alpine. 12 km 10 hours 1250 m Marble Meadows features viewpoints, alpine meadows and limestone formations. Distance: 33 kilometres Duration: 3 days / 2 nights Group: 5 participants max Staging: Ralph River, BC. The Flower Ridge Trail offers efficient access to the subalpine. Once you get to the top there are awesome panoramic views of the surrounding areas. Breaks were taken crouched in the meagre shade of bonsai subalpine trees and shrubs. After around 15 minutes we saw the first little Pink flannel flowers at the side of trail. The strenuous trail takes hikers to the prestigious Gregory Bald, which is one of the most popular hiking spots in the Great Smoky Mountains. After taking in views of the entire Olympic Mountain range, make your way to these trails for some alpine flower spotting and you might get lucky with your timing. The Flower Ridge Trail is one of the most popular hikes in Strathcona Park. Important note: there are no water sources for almost the entire ascent. TRAILS; POSTS; SEARCH; JOIN . Bluebird skies meant the best views for navigation school, but also full exposure to the sun. 1 Reviews of Flower Ridge "Hiked about 8 km (one way), following the cairns in the alpine to a look out spot. Looking north on the way back to camp, we were treated with a unique perspective of Mount Albert Edward. https://www.alltrails.com/fr/trail/canada/british-columbia/flower-ridge Strathcona Park, Central Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The trail terrain is great - not too rocky or full of roots. We were lucky that the bugs were really not bad, came home with only a few bites. Bring water/food/tent and be bear alert. We all had a few snacks left, and so took a final break at the scenic lookout over Henshaw Falls. Despite the fallen tree at the trailhead the trail was pretty easy to follow until the bouldery lookout out to the mine. Overall, great hike with great views. Hiking down is when I actually realized how much elevation we gained, definitely not for the weak kneed. Over the initial 3.7mi of the Flower Ridge trail … We made progress all the way to the end of the ridge where the terrain gets steeper and transitions into a mountaineering route. We were on some time constraints but would love to do this over 3 days in order to have a day to actually explore more of the ridge. July 31-Aug 2, 2020. create. Our goal was to hike up through the forest to the ridge on the first day and select a nice place to basecamp for two nights. Well worth the views! I hiked up with just 1L and think 2L would have been preferable as not to have to ration. We revisited the lookout and break spots we enjoyed on our ascent. The ascent is a grind for sure, and it doesn't get easier as you approach the ridge. Sun exposure and dehydration are a concern. Made it up to the top of a hump with head on view of Mt Myra just in time to set up camp and watch the sunset. On the way back down we ran into a mongoose tearing apart a rat. The trail begins at Buttle Lake and climbs steeply through old growth forest before emerging out on to the ridge. The nicer lookout at 800 m served as our lunch spot for a longer break. Once on top of the ridge, hikers are rewarded with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and Buttle Lake below. The ridge summit is a short 2-mile hike from the parking area at Shrine Pass and winds through marshy meadows, pine forests, burn areas, and rocky outcroppings. The hike up to the ridge is probably the steepest I've ever done - be prepared!!! To this point it took us 4.5hrs including a few short stops. Is this really an article or something that should go on its parent park article? Flowers bloomed everywhere there was a crack in the rock. Highlights included great weather and route conditions, low bug pressure, and spectacular views. The bugs at dinner were ferocious. The trail is primarily used for hiking. Sunscreen, brimmed hats, plus long-sleeved shirts were essential. We went mid-week and there was not another person up there. Flower Ridge Trail winds through gorgeous evergreen forest. We took our time going down as we were not in a rush. There was plenty of time to read, write, take photos, and just enjoy the evening. After the ridge we packed up and hiked out. Jump to navigation Jump to search. Download this stock image: A lone hiker on the Flower Ridge trail overlooks the Henshaw/Shepherd Creek watershed in Strathcona Park. On the Lime Ridge Trail A Wildflower Journal Posted on August 22, 2020 by Doug Smith August 22, 2020 We hiked in the Marble Range in July from the forest through the subalpine burn area and up to the karst landscape in the alpine. It is straight up through calf searing vertical terrain, but the views will distract you from the burn. Distance: 7.5 kmDuration: 5 h 21 minPeak: 1398 mGain: 40 m. Our team seized the day with another early start so we could catch sunrise! Hike to Sourdough Ridge from Sunrise (as above) but when you get to Sourdough Ridge, turn right. The creek continued to flow strong with all the snowmelt feeding its clear water. These creeks support reptiles and amphibians including the threatened California red-legged frog and the Alameda whipsnake. In addition to alpine butterflies, we saw a small flock of baby white-tailed ptarmigans. Another frozen pond (48822704206).jpg 2,048 × 1,536; 1.08 MB Media in category "Flower Ridge Trail" The following 18 files are in this category, out of 18 total. The Flower Ridge Trail may be experienced as either a day-hike or as a multi-day backpacking trip. We planned to do the hike over three days, but ended up doing it in two, and found this was just right. We then hiked back to camp (took about 3.5hrs round trip with picture taking breaks), packed up and began are hike down to the car. Experienced hikers only. Camping is available at the north end of the lake. link Copy Link. Talk:Flower Ridge Trail. Sitting in our tent mesh gave us comfortable views of the sunset once again. The Flower Ridge Trail is one of Strathcona Park’s most efficient routes into the subalpine. If you camp here, make sure to take in the sunset! Cross the bridge over Henshaw Creek then find the trailhead to your left. Arriving in a Pink flannel flower wonderland. 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