CDMC
Mount Seymour (Quadra) Via Nugedzi Lake; Wed May 12, 2010; hiking; leader: Terry Fright

We had a great day on the popular Mt. Seymour (Quadra Island) hike. After catching the 9:30 ferry from Campbell River we set off from the trail head at about 10:20. The first stretch was a bit of a huff & puff up an old logging road. After a short rest on a rocky outcrop overlooking Georgia Strait we entered an enchanting old growth forest. I'll let Tim's photos speak to the beauty.

At about noon we reached Nugedzi Lake for a quick snack but the black flies soon sent us on our way. From here the trail swung around to Little Nugedzi Lake and we crossed the outflow on a small bridge which paralleled an old beaver dam. From here we left the forest and hiked along rocky bluffs with frequent views of Seymour Narrows.

We were fairly hungry when we reached the top at about 1:00. The views from here were great. To the east we looked across to Read and Cortez Islands and to the south we could see Hornby Island. To the west we looked over Seymour Narrows to Browns Bay and in the distance Victoria Peak and the Warden could be made out.

We returned leisurely to the trail head and set off back to Quathiaski Cove for an ice cream before catching the 5 o'clock ferry.

The trail was in excellent shape thanks to the dedicated people on Quadra. The rocky sections were well marked with flagging tape and cairns.

Thanks, Otto, for your assistance with this large group and special thanks to Tim for posting the beautiful photos and maps; your contributions to the trip reports are appreciated.

More photos are available for viewing.

Tim Penney photo: GPS Map number 1
GPS Map number 1
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Tim Penney photo: GPS Map number 2
GPS Map number 2
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Tim Penney photo: First break after slogging up the logging road
First break after slogging up the logging road
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Tim Penney photo: Pal explains about the naming of Nugedzi Lake
Pal explains about the naming of Nugedzi Lake
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Tim Penney photo: Heading towards Mount Seymour with Nugedzi Lake in the background
Heading towards Mount Seymour with Nugedzi Lake in the background
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Tim Penney photo: Lunch break on the summit of Mount Seymour
Lunch break on the summit of Mount Seymour
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Tim Penney photo: Two happy hikers
Two happy hikers
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Tim Penney photo: Looking down onto Nugedzi Lake
Looking down onto Nugedzi Lake
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Tim Penney photo: Good trails and good signage made for an easy hike
Good trails and good signage made for an easy hike
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Tim Penney photo: Beautiful rocky outcroppings abound in the old growth forest
Beautiful rocky outcroppings abound in the old growth forest
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Report contributors: Terry, Tim,

Participant list: Denise, Don, Stella, Geoff, Bill, Peggy, Linda, Diana, Terry, Rudolph K, Jackie, John, Pal, Frank, Marjorie, Marianne, Kurt, Tim, Lawrence, Otto, Philip,