{"id":35952,"date":"2015-07-20T16:51:05","date_gmt":"2015-07-20T16:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/trgg.ca\/?page_id=35952"},"modified":"2017-08-15T17:36:23","modified_gmt":"2017-08-15T17:36:23","slug":"alpine-hiking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tumblerridgegeopark.ca\/index.php\/alpine-hiking\/","title":{"rendered":"Alpine Hiking"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/span>Alpine Hiking<\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

These Geosites can take you above the clouds.\u00a0 Please equip yourself for sudden weather changes and some amazing views!\u00a0 Our Visitor Centre is a great place to let someone know where you are headed.<\/p>\n

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Bootski Lake<\/a><\/h3>

Bootski Lake is an alpine treat in an especially remote area. The views and experience simply can’t be beat.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t<\/figure>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Windfall Lake<\/a><\/h3>

An amazing lake that serves as the start point for some of our most famous alpine destinations.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t<\/figure>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Mt. Spieker<\/a><\/h3>

Excellent hiking through intriguing geological scenery<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t<\/figure>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Holzworth Meadows<\/a><\/h3>

An alpine destination treating guests to a series of stunning ridges.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t<\/figure>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Pinnacle Peak<\/a><\/h3>

A 670m ascent resulting in amazing views of Mt Crum and many fossils.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t<\/figure>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Mt. Reesor<\/a><\/h3>

The view from the summit of this mountain is superb. Come walk the Caribou highway with us today.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t<\/figure>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row margin_bottom=”8″][vc_column animation=”fadeIn” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_tabs interval=”0″][vc_tab title=”Wildlife Safety” tab_id=”1407943498-1-42″][vc_column_text]The Tumbler Ridge Geopark is home to many creatures but the alpine hiker should be aware of Black and Grizzly Bears. Almost all human interaction with bears is of a defensive nature in which the bear will make a lot of noise and really just wants you out of his space. It is generally best to play dead in this situation – regardless of Grizzly or Black Bear. Predatory attacks are quick different and most common with Black Bears and Cougars. You must fight back and defend yourself. It is recommended that hikers travel in groups and carry Bear Spray. More information on Bear encounters is available here from the Center for Wildlife Information<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Trails” tab_id=”1407943649252-3-1″][vc_column_text]The TRGG trail system offers over 50 self-guided hikes to various geosites. Trails are well signed and information for visitor includes level of difficulty, specific features such as waterfalls, picnicking, dinosaur footprints and geo sites, distance from community to trail head and availability of cell service. Updating of brochures, guidebooks and interpretive signage is a continual process. Self-guided hiking brochures have been developed by the local <a href=”http:\/\/www.wnms.ca\/” target=”_blank”>Wolverine Nordic Mountain Society (WNMS)<\/a>.\u00a0 They can be downloaded here or picked up at the Visitor Information Centre and Community Centre downtown.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”The TRGG” tab_id=”1407943648221-2-9″]