(BC) St. Mark’s Summit Community Hike – Aug 2, 2025

Event Details

This event takes place on the unceded and ancestral territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking peoples, the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

As we have a limited number of spots, this event is open to Black, Indigenous and Racialized folks only.

Join our journey to the top of St. Mark’s Summit, where we’ll (hopefully) enjoy stunning views of the Howe Sound. This intermediate hike is 10km long with approximately 570m of elevation gain, and takes an average of 3h45min to complete. But we will move at the pace of the group and will probably be close to 5h. All participants should have some experience doing hikes with moderate (200m+) elevation gain. 

We did this hike last year at the end of October. We ended up in rain and clouds with no views. Yet the morale of the group was quite high, and we always appreciate the good vibes the community is bringing! It looks like this time we will face quite the opposite – hot dry conditions. But mountain weather is ever changing, so we ask to have all the essentials and prepare for the unexpected.

** Please note that though there will one or two CTT team members present, there will be no guides at this event. All participants are hiking at their own risk and discretion. **

What to bring:

• Hiking boots (terrain will likely be muddy, with roots and rocks)
• Hiking poles (optional)
• Sweat-wicking athletic clothing you can move in
• Layers— your temperature may fluctuate throughout the hike, so having a fleece or warm long sleeve over your base layer, then a jacket on top is a good idea 
• Rain jacket
• Toque
• Gloves
• Snacks and/or lunch
• Water
• Small backpack or bag to carry your water, food, and layers while hiking

Transportation

All participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event. Prior to the event, we will send out a carpooling sheet for participants  to arrange carpooling. So please add hikebc@colourthetrails.com to your safe sender list. You can also arrange carpooling or sharing an EVO with others in our Facebook group.

Important:

Don’t forget to add hikebc@colourthetrails.com to your safe sender list. We will contact you with further information about the event, like our meeting location and if the email ends up in your spam folder you may miss important information. If a waitlist spot opens up there will be a deadline to accept that you won’t want to miss. Thank you!

Policy and Community Guidelines 

Please read here for our full inclusion and cancellation policies.

Photo & Video Release Consent: 

By registering for  a ticket you grant permission for Colour the Trails and sponsors to use any of the photos or videos from this event that have been taken by Colour the Trails videographers and photographers. They will be used for the purpose of sharing experiences with the community and encouraging future participation in events, which can include but is not limited to, print or digital versions, social media and websites without compensation or recognition given. Colour the Trails will not use the photographs in a manner that would exploit or cause malicious representation toward you. Please contact info@colourthetrails.com BEFORE the event if you do not want to be photographed or on video during an event.