Mummy, what are those three red lights in the sky in West Sechelt?"
"I don't know Dear, but I bet there's a geocache up there... ask
your father"
This is a lovely 1.2 km hike with a 140 m elevation gain. The
first 700 m is drivable by 4x4 but, if you park there, parking may
be difficult for others. The elevation of the tower is about 300 m.
The trail is mostly up with a bit of down, and steeper in the last
100 m. The bare rock at the summit offers thick comfortable moss
that is perfect to spread your picnic blanket on.
Drive west from Sechelt on Hwy 101 to Norwest Bay Rd. Turn right
to the very end (Edward Rd.) and park here. Walk north on Edward
Rd., following the power line. The road turns west then north again
and ends at a locked iron gate. Continue past this gate and wind
your way up to the tower. There isn't much of a view since the
trees have grown back, but it's a wonderful place to have a family
picnic and enjoy the peace and quiet.
The cache is a black plastic one gallon jar, packed chock full
with cool things to do for all ages.
Just a word of warning: There are other caches in the area (Big
Fir and No Fly Zone) that seem close by, but there are no trails to
them without serious bushwacking. If you choose to include these in
your day's caches, please go back to their designated starting
points.