Departs from Selkirk Station (Location Map) at 10:00 a.m., Sunday January 8th, 2012.
Join us for a bike and hike to Mount Douglas. About 32 K for the complete circuit. We will ride from Selkirk Station along the Victoria waterfront through James Bay and Beacon Park and then join the Seaside Route along the coasts of Fairfield, Oak Bay and Cadboro Bay and finally through Gordon Head to Mount Douglas Park.
Once there you will have a choice of:
- A walk through the rain forest
- A hike to the top
- A ride to the top
- A walk on the beach
How's that for variety?
We will continue our circuit via the San Juan Greenbelt to join the Lochside Trail at Blenkinsop road for the return to Selkirk Station with a stop for a debriefing at the Monkey Tree Pub at McKenzie Road.
Bring a picnic lunch or snacks for Mount Douglas Park. Bathrooms at Beacon Hill Park, Willows Beach and Mount Douglas Park.
The route is mostly paved roads with some small hills.
If you are worried about leaving gear on your bike for the hiking portion of the trip, we recommend a backpack so that you can comfortabley carry all your gear with you.
Weather forecast is for "a chance of showers" and unseasonably warm. Dress accordingly.
Don't forget your hiking boots!
