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(Photos at the botton of this article)

Location: Coast Mountains 11 km north of Maple Ridge on the north side of the Fraser River. Follow park signs north from Hwy 7. About 48m east of Vancouver going up the Fraser Valley. The nearest center is Maple Ridge B.C.

Size: The size of the park is 55,590 Hectares

History – The park was named after the twin peaks of Mount Blanshard near the peak’s western boundary. Originally part of Garibaldi Provincial Park, the establishment of Golden Ears Park in 1927 recognized the almost impenetrable mountain barrier between the two areas.

Cultural Heritage – Human activity in Golden Ears, both past and present, has been confined to the accessible Alouette Valley in the south of the park. In the 1920s, the forested slopes of the valley became Read the rest of this entry »

Buntzen Lake Reservoir is one of the most popular BC Hydro recreation sites in the province & serves not only as a source of hydroelectric power but also as an attractive recreation area for public enjoyment.

Buntzen Lake’s amazing setting, adjacent hiking trails and cooling waters make it a popular destination year round.

Whether you are planning a short ride through a coastal lowland rain forest or a more adventurous ride into the surrounding mountains or a day of mountain biking, the Buntzen Lake area offers a trail to suit you. Read the rest of this entry »

Over the course of the month we will review both the trails & parks we’ve had the chance to ride at, as well as the ones we would still like to ride. Before we move on to the big trails though, let us not forget our own little Aldergrove Lake Park…

At the 2nd fork in the trail- Rock N Horse Trail

 ALDERGROVE LAKE PARK (264^th st & 8^th ave)

In my opinion this little park outperforms it size. The Rock N’ Horse Trail is about a 7 kms loop. The footing is crusher dust, perfect for barefoot horses, and the path is wide enough for Read the rest of this entry »

Whether you are riding local trails or in the back country, there are a few essential items you should ALWAYS have with you. One of the easiest ways to carry these items is in a saddle bag.

1  Cellphone– you should keep this on you and not on your horse, in case you get separated (ie fall off!)

2  Halter & lead rope– so that if you stop you can take off the bridle and allow your horse to graze. Also, this halter/rope combo can be used as a backup bridle should your bridle break.

3  A first aid kit is an essential piece of equipment to include. It should contain Read the rest of this entry »