Goldstream Ridge Hike

Hiked up through goldstream campsite, 2 miles up past the railway tracks to the ridge. the campground was completely vacant from what I could see. I heard the train coming as I was hurrying my way throught the campsites, blowing its horn at every railcrossing. I managed to make across the tracks just in time to look back and get a shot as I headed up through the tall Salal thicket

Through the salal leaves I found a  few Chantrelles, which I left behind in a bag to pick up on my return trip.










From the salal thicket I crossed onto the malahat access road and about 1km later left it to climb the steep ridge on the other side

It is a very steep climb on a deer trail and sometimes it is hard to not slip on the wet moss and wild grasses. But the view is interesting, with Arbutus and Garry Oak trees scattered around the steep rock outcrops. In the spring there is alot of wild flowers up in this area, and one of the  Golden Eagle nests is not far from here. I just didnt visit it today. I was hoping for some Pine Mushrooms or atleast some Chantrelles here on the ridge top, but not a one.

Finally a view from part way up, Looking towards Mt Macdonald, and Mt Braden with the steep little hummock of Sugarloaf, way in the backgound, all of which I have hiked up this year.  Later at the top of ridge finally a clear view of all the mountains to the south.

   From here it is another 2 miles down the ridge to pick up my Chantrelles and head through the campsite to my car. As I reach the railtracks I step on a pile of Lobster mushrooms, Luckily I dont squash them all, and manage to get three or four nice ones to bring home. Off to Bottle some wine.