A joint field trip with Friends of Cypress Provincial Park, along a short section of the Baden Powell Trail east of the downhill ski area. This is not a hike but a slow walk with many stops over a short distance looking at the characteristics & ecology of an old-growth forest in the transition zone between the Mountain Hemlock and Western Hemlock bio-geoclimatic zones. We may see some mushrooms.

Pre-registeration is Required – Contact leader, David Cook, Biologist, at cookeco2@yahoo.com. The size of the group will be limited to approximately 15 people. Meet at 12:00 Noon at the old Black Mountain Lodge in the Cypress Bowl parking lot (NOT at the new Cypress Creek Lodge). The trip will take approximately two hours depending on the number of stops; 1.0 km roundtrip (yes, that’s 1.0 km. not 10 km.). Moderate terrain but several rough and rooty sections. Deep-tread hiking boots with ankle support & hiking poles recommended. Elevation gain is 140 metres. Dress for the weather & bring water & a snack. Hiking boots with ankle support recommended.