π₯Ύ Frosty Mountain Trail Hike β Manning Park
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Date: October 5th
π° Carpool: $100 per person
π Meeting Point: DT/ Burnaby station Chilliwack, carpool lot (details will be shared after RSVP)
β° Meet-up Time: 4:45 AM
Event Details:
Frosty Mountain is the highest peak in Manning Park (2,408m) and one of the most spectacular fall hikes in British Columbia π. This trail is famous for its stunning golden larches, alpine meadows, rocky ridges, and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
We will take the Lightning Lakes trailhead and follow the switchbacks through the forest, passing alpine meadows before reaching the larch tree area. From there, we continue up to the ridge and summit for breathtaking views.
Hike Stats:
β’ Distance: ~22 km round trip
β’ Elevation Gain: ~1,200 m
β’ Duration: 8β10 hours
β’ Difficulty: Challenging (long day, steep sections, high elevation)
What to Bring:
β’ Good hiking boots π₯Ύ
β’ Layers (weather at the summit can be windy & cold) π§₯
β’ 2β3L of water + snacks & lunch π«π₯ͺ
β’ Hiking poles (recommended)
β’ Headlamp (safety)
β’ Camera πΈ (for larch season beauty!)
Important Notes:
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Waiver form & carpool payment required before due date
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Respect group pace and safety instructions
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This is a strenuous hike β please join only if you are comfortable with long full-day trails