3 new letterboxes in Aldergrove Lake Regional Park
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Started on 2002-08-20
FW: 3 new letterboxes in Aldergrove Lake Regional Park
From: Andrew Jaster (info@ajaster.com) |
Date: 2002-08-20 22:15:26 UTC-07:00
Name: Mr. Geopost
(Andrew)
Date Placed: August
19, 2002
Location: Aldergrove
Lake Regional Park, 8th Avenue & 232nd St. Langley B.C.,
Canada
Notes:
Keep in
mind these are micro letterboxes (you're looking for a film canister) so bring a
pen, ink pad, and smaller stamps.
Pepin Brook Letterbox
Start at the upper
parking lot near the park entrance. Head northeast along Pepin Brook
Trail, through the open meadow and into the forest. Continue past the wood
fence that follows the ridge. You might occasionally hear cars on a road to
your left but you'll never see them. Don't miss the wonderful ravine view to
your right but be careful not to get too close to the edges. Far down below runs
Peppin Brook, home to the endangered fish, the Sailish Sucker. Continue along
the path. As the sound of water grows closer, so does what you seek. From the
wood bridge, go north to the fallen tree in the waterfall. Check the rock at the
base of the tree. If you have time, complete the 1 hour Pepin Brook loop trail
for a nice scenic walk through marshes and dykes.
Stargazing
Lovers Letterbox
Start at the upper parking lot near the park
entrance. Head northeast past the Pepin Brook Trail entrance and into
the open meadow. This is a great place for stargazing at night as it is far
away from any city lights. Look for Dale's favorite viewing spot. From
here, head west into a small trail that descends downwards into the woods. As
the trail turns left, look for the single birch tree with a triple trunk. Now
travel 16 paces further to reach the heart of the twins. Check between the two
lovers. Continuing south and following the road will eventually take you to
Aldergrove Lake and the start of the next letterbox.
Frightened Rabbit Letterbox
Just like a frightened rabbit, this trail darts every
direction. From one of the park information signs, find Aldergrove Lake.
Aldergrove Lake is a stream fed man-made lake that's great for cooling
off in the summer. Once you reach the lake, look for the drinking
fountain. Head 160 degrees magnetic to the far set of picnic
tables. Now follow the trail that goes southeast into the woods. Watch for
rabbits as they're very popular around here. At the fork, turn left and walk 18
paces. There should now be a gate to your right. Enter through the gate and turn
right to be facing southwest. Watch for horses as this is an equestrian trail!
Now walk southwest 53 paces to stand between four large trees. Check down
low inside the tree with the crook!
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