What we’re about
Nanaimo Day Hikes is a club which provides opportunities (thanks to our volunteer hosts) for hiking and exploring parts of our natural and urban environment found in and around Nanaimo and the surrounding area on Vancouver Island.
We are not a technical group, but we are made up of individuals who are keen about being out of doors and willing to try many types and styles of hiking. The length of our hikes will vary ranging from 1 hour to 7-8 hours in length and the pace can also vary also with the hope of appealing to a broader range of people.
There is more to hiking than just the physical activity of hiking. With Nanaimo Day Hikes we hope it is an opportunity to explore, to experience, to create while in the company of others. To have a conversation, to share an experience, to view the world from a different perspective and to appreciate. If you wish to meet some like-minded hikers, then you might want to consider us as a route to achieve that.
Let's all enjoy the great outdoors together!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Morrell Sanctuary to Westwood Lake L/O loopMorrell Nature Sanctuary, Nanaimo, BC
A shorter one before the heat of the day...
Approx 8km/200m accumulated elevation gain @ "a notch over" moderate pace. You s/b a strong "B" hiker or higher to enjoy this hike.
Not suited to anyone with balance/knee/mobility/cardio deficiencies.
Pet-free/NO DOGS please. Pit Toilet @ parking lot & Morrell Lake.Details: Located in south Nanaimo, this gem is a lush, forested park with a lot of life in it. Mostly shaded trails, although the L/O over Westwood Lake will be in full sun.
REMINDER: be prepared to show some of the First Aid supplies that you carry in your pack. See Ten Essentials link below.
Expect dry/slippery conditions (trails may be littered with dry/slippery Arbutus leaves) and unstable terrain (stones, roots & some blowdown). Hiking shoes or boots with good tread required. Poles may be beneficial.
Disclaimer: You are fully aware that your hosts are volunteers and not trained guides and you assume all responsibility for your own safety and well-being. By signing up to this event, you agree to our waiver available here: https://www.meetup.com/Nanaimo-Day-Hikes-Meetup/pages/22791742/waiver/.
All participants are expected to act as a responsible member of the group. Shared values of this trip include personal responsibility and mutual reliance. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, your current physical condition and current trail conditions for the trip and you are responsible for your safety and well-being.Please ensure you are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this hike with the group.
- See also the Ten Essentials: What to Bring - North Shore Rescue
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