Abbotsford Mission Nature Club

Mt. Thom Lookout Trail
2025-06-27 00:00 (America/Vancouver)
Wednesday, July 23 – Mt Thom Lookout Trail
Mt. Thom View Trail is a 25-minute leisurely walk to a lookout offering views of surrounding mountains, Cultus Lake and the Fraser Valley. Continuing the circle returns us to the parking lot. Meet at the parking lot at 10:30 and bring a lunch. There are pit toilets at the trail head.
Time: 10:30 am
Level: Easy to moderate, walking poles suggested
Directions: Access to the trailhead is from the Churchill Parkway in Ryder Lake, 38 minutes from downtown Abbotsford.
Take the exit123 (Prest Rd) from Hwy 1, head south. Go 3.4 km, then turn left on Bailey Rd. Keep right at the fork onto Elk View Rd. Turn right on Ryder Lake Rd. Continue straight where Ryder Lake Rd. turns to the left, on to Extrom Rd. Turn right on Forester Rd, and right again on to Churchill Parkway, where you will see the parking lot for the trailhead. The easiest is to enter Churchill Pkwy on to Google maps and follow the directions.

Register with Rita Bot at rbot12@gmail.com

July 2 Summer Walk - Open to suggestions
2025-06-27 00:00

Jackman Wetlands & Aldergrove Regional Park Walk
2025-06-27 00:00
Wednesday July 9 – Jackman Wetlands and Aldergrove Regional Park Northwest corner ( Langley)
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Optional: Bring lunch for a picnic.
Level: Moderate. Approx 5 km.

Stroll around a scenic wetland system created by former gravel extraction which seasonally supports a variety of waterfowl. A very open area so wear a hat and sunglasses if nice. Then we will go cross-country through the new disc golf course located on the former Jackman landfill site and follow a connector trail into Aldergrove Regional Park. We will walk a short distance through a cool young forest before returning to the parking lot.

Meet at Jackman Wetlands 1111-272’nd Street parking lot on the west side of the road.
Register with Wendy DaDalt at wendy@dadalt.net or call 604-856-2575

Manning Park Meadows, all day
2026-07-07 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday July 7 – Manning Park Meadows (all day) – Weather Permitting
Cascade Lookout – to take in stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the valley below.
Viewpoint Loop 600 m loop, 20 mins return, 100 m elevation change.
Paintbrush Trail 1.5 km loop, 30 mins return, little elevation change. Starts from either the upper or lower parking lot at the end of the Blackwall Road. Excellent wildflower viewing from early July to mid-August.
Level – Easy
We will leave Abbotsford at 8:00 am and arrive at Manning Park Lodge at 10:00 am.
Bring lunch, water, and sunscreen, etc. and dress for the weather, sturdy footwear is a must.
Carpooling is recommended and can be arranged.
Register with Hank/Alice at haroos12@gmail.com or 604-853-4283/604-614-1049 no later than Sunday July 5
