Old-growth forest ecology along Hollyburn Baden-Powell Trail (East from Cypress Bowl Alpine Ski Area).

A joint field trip for Nature Vancouver and Friends of Cypress Provincial Park Society. Membership not required.

Trip leader: David Cook.

Registration is required. Because of a need to limit the size of the group and because the event may be rescheduled due to weather, registration is required. Contact David at cookeco2@yahoo.com to register.

Meeting time and place: 11:00 am. At Black Mountain Lodge in the Cypress Bowl parking lot (NOT at the new Cypress Creek Lodge).

Duration: Approximately four hours.

Terrain and elevation gain: Moderate, but with several rough/rooty sections. Elevation gain: 120 metres. The first creek crossing 0.5 km from the start may be difficult for some in which case they should sign off and return.

Length of hike: 4 km round trip.

Nature Vancouver difficulty rating: B rating. See www.naturevancouver.ca for description of difficulty ratings.

Description of event: Old-growth forest ecology & plant ID.

Be prepared: Hiking boots with ankle support recommended. Dress for changing mountain weather; bring lunch and adequate water.