Kicked off the climbing season with a walk up Mt. Seymour on Saturday. The hike is not the longest (nor too short), and the climb isn't the hardest (tho' not easy) – perfect to start things off without killing myself first time out. Mike and I went down relatively early and started the long flat approach hike in the cool morning air. Things looked overcast as we drove down but they were forecast to clear out so we booted up and headed along the trail.
The Sewards (4 mtns. in the range including Seymour) are an interesting group of mountains. Apart from long distance views (20+km) you can’t really see them as you approach. The roads have too many trees along the side or twist just the wrong way to provide a nice view. As you drive into the trailhead the tree canopy is too thick. The approach walk is relatively long and flat(5 miles) and is entirely in dense forest. It’s not until you climb the herd path to the summit and get pretty close to the top that you finally see the mountains you have been labouring to get up. It’s a nice surprise to see such rugged mountains as you poke your head out of the trees at the top.
As we summited we discovered it had indeed cleared up and we enjoyed a nice sunny lunch on a good viewing ledge. For the most part it was bug free but by the time we headed down the blackflies had woken up and were a little annoying but not too bad. The long walk out had us both a little leg sore by the time we got to the car but all in all a good first hike of the season. Bodes well for things to come.
Seymour 22 of 46
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On a not-so private road to the woods
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