Today I headed out with a couple of members of BCCTRA to explore some of the old trails in Spruston, just south of Nanaimo. Marci Leighton used to manage a CTR on these trails in the 1990's and Carolyn Grace, a newbie to the island - is keen to locate new trails to ride. It was a typical spring day - a bit cool in the shade - but it was great to get out. I thought bringing Marci would be an added bonus (besides the fact she is a hoot) because she'd have great knowledge of the trails. So, I didn't even turn on my GPS (not like me!). Turns out, we explored a bit and hit a few dead ends - and luckily Carolyn's phone directed us back to the trailers!
The Spruston Trails have lots of potential for equestrian use. Lynn de Vries, another BCCTRA member has spent hours in the past, according to Marci, clearing the trails in the area. I know Lynn is a big advocate of using or losing our trail systems - so get out and use these ones!
If folks want to get out to Spruston sometime - take Spruston Road off the main island highway south of Nanaimo. Stay left when it branches out and stop when you come to an old log sort, where you can turn around and park your trailer. There is lots of debris around from party crowds - so watch for glass. You can then head back a bit and start exploring from there. Here is a pdf map of the area if this helps - and our GPS was working fine too.
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