January 17, 2012 Elk/Beaver Lake - snow

January 17, 2012 Elk/Beaver Lake

The snow seemed against us, but four  intrepid Ad Hoc Hikers did the 10K round Elk Beaver Lake as planned.

It was decidedly snowy at the start....

 ...but we were treated to some excellent views on the way round.

We saw a number of cormorants - like this one...

...and there were quite a few other hearty souls on the walk - in fact they were all more hearty than usual - no doubt proud to be out walking on a snow day!  Next time we do this hike it will be counter-clockwise to ensure we unwind properly!

DIRECTIONS
Welcome to the Tuesday Ad Hoc Hikers' inaugural hike for 2012.  Be there or be cuboid in general structure!  (or take a break until the weather improves!)

This hike might seem similar to one that we took in 2011, but this time we're doing it clockwise!!

MotionX Track

Name:		Elk/Beaver lake 10K
Date:		Jan 17, 2012 9:51 am
Map: (valid until Jul 15, 2012)		View on Map
Distance:		10.2 kilometers
Elapsed Time:		1:59:24
Avg Speed:		5.1 km/h
Max Speed:		29.6 km/h
Avg Pace:		11' 42" per km
Min Altitude:		47 m
Max Altitude:		77 m
Start Time:		2012-01-17T17:51:03Z
Start Location:
	Latitude:	48.524418º N
	Longitude:	123.389018º W
End Location:
	Latitude:	48.528084º N
	Longitude:	123.387052º W

Elk/Beaver Lake

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10k hike clockwise from Beaver Beach Car Park (with washrooms, shelters, playground etc.). We will park adjacent to the playground equipment shown in this picture and start the hike from the tree shown in the picture.We'll stop for breaks on the way round the trail.

Directions from Victoria and map


BEAVER LAKE ENTRANCE
Follow the Pat Bay Highway from Victoria, and take the Royal Oak
Drive exit.Turn left on Royal Oak Drive to cross over the
highway, then right on Elk Lake Drive to reach the park entrance.
Allow approximately 20 minutes driving time from Victoria.

Google map from the centre



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Driving time is approximately 25 mins.  Car poolers will be leaving the centre at 9:15.  If meeting at the park, please be there at 9:40.