The Old Growth Conservancy Society is again conducting tours of old-growth areas outside the Old Growth Conservancy. There are 3 tours, each focusing on the local logging history in a different area. Please register by email to ogcs.wv@gmail.com and we’ll reserve a place for you.
Sunday, June 16 – Lighthouse Park – Meet at the top of the parking lot at the main trailhead at 10:00 am
Sunday, June 23 – Brother Creek Trail – Meet at the Brothers Creek Fire Access Road trailhead off 1100 block Millstream at 10:00 am
Sunday, July 7 – Nelson Canyon Park to Whyte Lake – Meet at Nelson Canyon Parking lot at the trailhead at 10:00 am
We will attempt to organize carpooling to assist transportation but telephone numbers must be provided to participate. Tours can take 3 hours or longer and you should bring a snack and water to enjoy the experience.
Much of the tour is on-trail but some trails may be steep so basic fitness for hiking is required, especially for the Brothers Creek hike which is much longer. Sturdy footwear, long pants and a long-sleeve shirt (for brush and bugs) are recommended. Please bring water, something to eat and optionally a hiking pole for stability. A release of liability will be provided and must be signed before the tour.
Unfortunately, children under the age of 10 and dogs cannot be accommodated. Tours may be rescheduled due to unfavourable weather. Only extreme rain events will result in cancellation but no tour will proceed if there are high winds,