Talus Rocks are an exceptional sight to see when you're visiting Tiger Mountain. This site was preserved through the efforts to create the West Tiger Mountain Natural Resources Conservation Area back in 1997, after the passing of the Natural Resources Conservation act in 1987. In the management plan which describes in great detail, what exactly was being preserved, the first notable feature is Talus Rocks.
Formation of the Talus Rocks were from action of the receding Fraser Glacier. As the Fraser Glacier receded, the torrents of melt water carved massive and steep slopes in the mountain sides. The slopes are the sources of the large boulder deposits that form Talus Rocks. Large, stranded blocks of glacial ice sat on flat areas and created formations like Tradition Lake 1000ft below the Talus Rocks. The forest leading up to the Talus Rocks are lush and green, often covered in a thick layer of green moss and a thick undergrowth of native plants.
About the cache: This cache is direct in place replacement for the previous Talus Rocks cache placed in 2007 by Rottenwood. The old ammo can was battered and broken so it’s been replaced with an ammo can I found in the woods last summer from another archived cache. Getting to the cache requires jumping over a 2ft wide chasm between rocks. Do not attempt this jump if you're not able to do so safely. Do not attempt to climb up the rocks from below. There is no requirement to find this cache, it is entirely optional to enjoy the rocks and not sign the logbook. But all online logs of the cache must be accompanied by a signature in the logbook. The rocks can be slippery when wet and extra caution should be used by anyone attempting the leap in such conditions. In no way should this leap be attempted when it’s snowy or icy as the attributes indicate, do not attempt in snow or ice. The hike itself has a solid 3 terrain rating. It is a bit steep in places. The extra 1.5 terrain is for the leap you must do in order to sign the log. Pro Tip: If you can't make the leap but know someone who can please bring them along. I don't mind if they sign the book for you.
The closest parking for the hike up is at the Highpoint parking area and requires a state issued Discover Pass. Free parking can be found on the road below with a short hike up through the forest to the main parking lot. Both parking areas are noted as parking waypoints.
**Grats to Qaz&Kids for making the last minute find and ill advised FTF on this cache!**
***Original cache idea from RottenWood***