It was a wonderful sunny day. We had enough people and vehicles to spot a couple of vehicles at the south end to return us to the north trailhead at the end of the day. At the north trailhead we found a note reporting a bear and cubs in the area on Saturday 8:30am. There were many hikers and bikers in the area so we expected and had no problems. We brought bear spray anyway. On the way up three Ramblers explored a flagged side trail that appeared to be an alternate route. The route did not turn out to be that good and the group met up again on the ridgetop highpoint.

Aldis, John, Jane, Peter, Mary & Zora

We had a relaxing one hour lunch where we enjoyed the views and got out of the wind. On the way south on the ridge the wind increased and we hurried on towards the trees.

Sunny and Breezy on the Ridge

John, Mary and Francisco On The Ridge

At the usual descent point to the lower trail we decided to extend our ridgewalk, thanks to Francisco for recalling an alternate route down the south end of the ridge. This route proved to be relatively easy and was enjoyed by all.

Rambling Down the Ridge

Total trip distance for the whole ridge was 13.3km, max elevation gain 684m with the elevation profile below.

Powderface Ridge Profile

Thanks to John, Zorica, Mary, Jane, Francisco, Aldis and Peter for joining me Harold for a great Sunday on Powderface Ridge.