The path I first set out on, which seems to be a popular one, is from the trail head on Collins Rd. Mount Erskine Loop is a 2.4 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Capital F, British Columbia, Canada that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate. February 16, 2018. Dogs must remain on leash for conservation reasons, which is likely best anyway. Trails are well marked and in good condition. Public is most unhappy about MBPP’s & MPSP’s proposed assessment rate increase for 2020. Make sure you take one of the two left turns, otherwise you will end up at the Collin's Road Trail head, and a long way from your car! The Business current operating status is dissolved - members' voluntary winding up with registered address at ROBINSON 77. Fairy doors can be found along the way, for example at the first overview. Cancel Mount Erskine Underpass Project, With Savings, Reduce Assessment Rate Increases. At moderate pace, with lunch stop at top, took 2.5 hours. From the summit we like to take the the left hand fork which affords sweeping views over Vancouver Island before climbing back down to meet the trail you came up. Start your hike on the Jack Fisher Trail (aka “The Mount Erskine Assault Route”) and immediately begin climbing. You need to ensure that you coordinate very well with the ferry schedule to make the most of your time as a day trip. Fun hike. While I might not be the fastest this definitely is not a 1 hour round. Mount Erskine is a residential neighbourhood within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. This hike was a fun one, but previous reviews and blogs were misleading in suggesting that this was an easy hike to do as a family. Overall a good way to spend a few hours! Shirleen Byrne started this petition to Penang State Government and 11 others. 3 bed. Fairy doors kept the kids motivated to keep looking for them. Got engaged here today!!!!!! Beautiful views. I took the Assault Route from Collins Road and it was less than an hour to the top. The entire trip took us about 3 hours. My son touched some stinging nettle, so maybe warn your Little’s to not touch the plants :). The Penang Island City Council plans to spend RM55m on an underpass connecting Mount Erskine Road to Burmah Road (crossing below Gottlieb Road). The little bits of artwork/fairy houses in the trees were a highlight for the kids. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Mount Erskine has some of the best views on the island. Led a group of 19 wonderful hiking friends to explore the enchanting Salt Spring Island in a day. Did the trail with my husband and five year old. I did a variation of this trail loop today with my in-laws, my 4 - year old son, and my newborn. This was just a gem!! Thanks to a wrong turn, we ended up first climbing Mount Maxwell and then crossing to Mount Erskine before descending along the 'fairy door' route. You may have to hop over the odd fallen tree, and don't forget to keep you eyes open for the Faerie Homes on the way up. There are two different approaches to this hike. Amazing views at the top. We got there just in time for sunset and it was phenomenal!!!!! Salt Spring Island has many hiking trails. Wonderful forest experiences like wildflowers await along these trails. The Salt Spring Island Fall Fair - CANCELLED, Meeting People, Clubs & Societies for Residents. Great workout for both humans and canine companions. Chris Erskine is a nationally known humor columnist and editor who retired from the Los Angeles Times in 2020. “The addition of this land to Mount Erskine Provincial Park will secure public access to one of the longest public trails on Salt Spring Island. The scenic value is high. Starting at the Allenvale Mill carpark, cross the road and follow the signposted trail to Phantom Falls. Salt Spring Island's Saturday Market; Mount Maxwell Provincial Park; Tour Salt Spring; The Raptors; Galiano Moped and Boat Rentals Ltd; Ocean EcoVentures Whale Watching; Salt Spring Wild Cider; Duncan Farmer's Market; Salt Spring Adventure Co; Ruckle Provincial Park; Chemainus Theatre; Salt Spring Island Cheese Company Lol. Stay left at a junction and head up a rocky knoll sporting arbutus (madrona) and manzanita. We did trail 1 —> 3 —> 2. Hike 7: Mount Erskine Posted by Very Inspired Vancouver Island on February 16, 2018 February 16, 2018 If you are looking for a fabulous hike on one of the Gulf Islands, I recommend heading over to Mount Erskine on Saltspring Island. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and mountain biking and is best used from May until October. I won’t lie we were a bit scared. The trail then makes a quick descent. Mt Erskine provides good hiking options, easy to moderate terrain. 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