Anderson Cove to the Coastal Trail

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I do a new loop route that I created in East Sooke Regional Park.
The distance is decent and not really a problem, but I did not give myself lots of time to do it before it got dark. There was no wasting time that I could do.
The trail is beautiful and well worth the time out there!
Just remember to hydrate yourself on the trail and do it often. Also bring small snacks for quick energy.
I did not hydrate myself well and ran into dehydration problems along the trail. The good news is I recognised it early and was able to hydrate myself enough to finish the trail on time. I was challenged on this hike and I'm glad I was able to push through.
The ocean views on this trail are fantastic and I highly recommend to anyone to do a part of the Coastal Trail in this park.
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[@areleesdelites1]

Awesome sharing, beautiful views, what a great video, Like#52 blessings my friend

[@agesadventures]

Thanks you Arelees😁 It was a good day for a hike and I really like the coastal portions😀

[@IceBearHalfwayPoint]

The moss on the trees is so pretty. Gorgeous views!! I jibber-jabber myself down the trails, too. 😆 That coastline! Wow!! You dehydrated. Sip while you walk! AND the V8? You're lucky you didn’t get sick. Goodness! It sure was a beautiful and challenging hike! Geez, Age! They're all worth it, though. 👊 You're one tough cookie!

[@agesadventures]

Yeah, the green from the moss is energizing when I'm out there. Sometimes on my hikes I don't jibber-jabber enough and then I get worried about bears! The coastal trail is one of my favourites😁 I don't have a hydration pack or one of those bottles with a long straw. Something for me to think about getting. The V8 actually helped a little bit... Had I had a slower pace, it would have been an easier hike, but I was no a mission😀 Get out of there while the sun was still out.

[@joesoutdoorplaces]

Spectacular views. A bit of danger, but worth it.

[@agesadventures]

It was a tougher hike because of the pace I was trying to keep. I really enjoyed this one! The coastal trail really does offer awesome views!

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

That is a really cool trail at this beautiful coast. I love places like this ❤

[@agesadventures]

Thank you😁 I was happy with the route I chose for this. The coastal trail is my favourite part for the views and the sounds of the ocean below😀

[@FrigginKlar]

👍

[@agesadventures]

Thanks😁

[@21Swayzee]

Always fun to explore a new route, way to dodge that trip and keep the flow going! Nice elevation gain, and a gorgeous shoreline...have a wonderful weekend!

[@agesadventures]

Thanks😁 Yeah, I prefer the routes that I figure out myself because they are usually less populated. This was a very, very quite hike alone. The coast portion always give awesome views! You and the family have a great weekend as well😀😀

[@IceBearHalfwayPoint]

1:25 I was JUST THINKING it was payback! 🤣😂 Phew! Glad you're okay!!

[@agesadventures]

It was indeed payback😁 I have to speak nicely when I'm out in the woods😀 No harm done...it was just a warning to me😊

[@hikingoutdoorfamily]

This looked intense and the type of hike you get a good workout. I loved that view of the water.

[@agesadventures]

It was a good work out and it feels good once you get to the Jeep😁 The coastal portion of the trail is one of my favourites!

[@JimHayesHiking]

The view where you took the juice break was incredible! Man if you did this hike a couple of times a week you'd be in prime condition in no time flat! Awesome hike my friend! Have a great weekend!

[@agesadventures]

Thanks, Jim😁 Yeah, it's a good hike! Lots to offer and the views are awesome 😀 Yes, a couple times a week would do it! I also enjoyed the hike too😊 I hope you're having a great weekend as well😀

[@DailyShelter]

Greetings! That sounds amazing. You hiked in East Sooke Regional Park despite the dehydration challenge. It's great that you could push through and enjoy the beautiful trail. I hope the lessons you learned on hiking-related preparations will serve you well for future adventures. Stay healthy and safe. Have a good day!

[@agesadventures]

This is is a beautiful place to hike! I really like the coastal trail for it's amazing views! I'll need to learn to not get dehydrated along the way. I'm still learning, but now I'm recognising it. I hope you've had a great weekend😁

[@atrampinthehills.841]

That was great....good to challenge yourself from time to time.

[@agesadventures]

Thanks, Steven😁 It's just building up my ability to do bigger and tougher hikes. There are a few bigger challenges around here that I want to do without having to be rescued so I'm practicing😀 The views on this one were great too so that always makes it worth it!

[@atrampinthehills.841]

@@agesadventures Yeah the views really do make a walk.

[@karelianprepper]

Very good video. 👏What landscapes. Fortunately, I saved watching it for when I get to watch it on the big screen. The scenery was amazing. That route seems to be very challenging.

[@agesadventures]

Thanks, Joni😁 It was a good challenge. I just need to drink fluids a little more often and it will be better😀 It does look better on the big screen! Good choice on waiting😊😊

[@dragon-acrocantho]

Thanks for sharing this awesome Anderson cove. Happy Sunday 😊

[@agesadventures]

Thank you😁 I hope you enjoy your Sunday😀

[@scootladychicago]

i feel like i should be wagging a naughty finger at you, age. take better care and watch your time, darnit! you and your thrill seeking! 😅 this really is a beautiful trail and i loved the water. be pretty cool to stay at that cabin. i laughed at your "omg how much further." sorry, i couldn't help it. been there!🛴❤

[@agesadventures]

I try to watch the time and I made it😁 I just need to drink more liquids! I got in some great views though😀 Yeah, that cabin looks like it would be a nice place to stay. Especially, on a stormy night😀 Sometimes, I wonder how much I've bit off, lol😁

[@HikeCamp]

Good hike indeed. Certainly has that pacific northwest look.. Lots of cool rocks and views of the ocean.

[@agesadventures]

Thanks, Max😁 The views of the ocean are some of my favourite parts! The sound of the ocean crashing below is also relaxing😀

[@lifesahobby]

Watching from my bed. 😂 .. with dreams of pizza . I might save this for later . Got to your first fall .. 😂

[@agesadventures]

Thanks😁

[@hiking_and_wild_camping]

Well done age... when me & Rob setup (2 Brothers challenge) we knew there would be some good challenges to come. Your views of the sea was amazing 👏

[@agesadventures]

Thanks, Danny😁 Yeah, the sea views along the coastal part of the trail are some of my favourites😀 It was great day to get out there and get hiking😊

[@handicappedtraveler]

Great hike thanks ffor bringing us along

[@agesadventures]

Thank you for coming along😁 I pushed the pace a little bit on this one, but it was still a good hike😀 The views along the coast are awesome!

[@Truckerjonsoutdoors]

Well, I would like to say I followed you through this adventure. But I fell asleep and woke up several of your videos later. I am still sore day 2 after surgery.

[@agesadventures]

LOL😁 It's ok Jon! Sounds like you gave me valuable watch time though😀I've got 398 to go. Getting close now😁

[@areleesdelites1]

Stay safe

[@agesadventures]

I try to😁😁

[@westcoaster7.62]

So beautiful out there ❤

[@agesadventures]

It really is. The coastal trail is one of my favourites😁

[@The_Don_TV]

Inside the forrest a lot of fallen dead trees again all over, but that moss covering everything sure does looks pretty cool. Part of the trail following the coast line reminds me of some similar ones over here. A bit harder to climb, and needs to be extra careful but the amazing views on the cliffs are always great reward 😎 Big like for the longer video again, thank You for the effort and sharing Age! 👍🏻😎 p.s. F those birds, we don't mind you talking all the way throughout the hike, keep it up. 😁💪🏻

[@agesadventures]

Yes, there are a lot of fallen trees here. We get a lot of windstorms that hit the coast. The coastal part of the trail is one of my favourites. I like the views it offers and it's exciting to climb. How do you watch the videos? Do you put them on TV so that you can sit back and relax? Is that why you like them longer? LOL, I'll tell the birds that, the next time I'm out there😀 I appreciate you coming long for this adventure😁

[@The_Don_TV]

@@agesadventures Yeah that's what i thought also, usualy is like that very strong winds on the coast, stronger than in lands. Here is the same. I watch videos on laptop, and even just on the phone. 50-50 lets say. For me it's good and still enjoy it 😎

[@agesadventures]

@@The_Don_TV good to know about how you watch the videos. Thanks😁

[@The_Don_TV]

@@agesadventures Anytime 👍🏻😁

[@piratidisogni6907]

Very nice👍

[@agesadventures]

Thank you😁 It was a great day out for that hike!

[@overthehilloutdoors]

Awesome hike mate some great coastal views you looked spent at the end

[@agesadventures]

It was a good day of hiking! I was moving to beat the sunset so I was pretty spent and happy to see the Jeep😁

[@wendingourway]

Pretty great views from up there. Always enjoy that sound of crashing waves...just stay away from the wet rocks! It's a Peggy's Cove thing here as eventually someone gets swept off by venturing too close...and on wet rocks! Looked harder going down that it was going up! Another great adventure!

[@agesadventures]

Thanks, Bruce! Yeah, the sounds of the waves are pretty relaxing😁 I don't like the wet rocks. Sometimes they are ok and then other times they are like a skating rink. It is harder going down. There is always the worry of falling down...falling up is not as bad😀 I also have a heavy pack on my so going down is a little tougher to navigate. The views from there are pretty awesome though and I really got treated to a nice day😊

[@wendingourway]

@@agesadventures Indeed, going down is harder for me, especially when Otis is on leash...one pull and there I go. I tend to let go at times, but have gotten myself yelled at by others to...but being yelled at sure beats finding myself rolling to the bottom!! LOL

[@agesadventures]

@@wendingourway your safety first!

[@NatureAndOther]

Nice woods and great views on water ❤👍

[@agesadventures]

Thanks, Roni😁 I love the views on the coastal trail! The sound of the waves is also very relaxing😀

[@johncrosio4380]

Awesome hike age. Great job

[@agesadventures]

Thanks, John😁 I really like this park! It offers some good trails and the coastal portion of the hike really gives some awesome views😀

[@flynorthprod]

You did well, Age. That's a serious trail with some amazing views. I thought you didn't like heights, you got pretty close to some cliff edges!! 😀👍

[@agesadventures]

Thanks, Daryl😁 I really don't like heights at all! But the viewers demand that I suck it up and at least look over the edge😀 It was a good day out there and a I made it back without having to find my way by lantern😁

[@ervinslens]

Lovely hike man, this looks great! 👏👏

[@agesadventures]

Thank you😁 It was a fun hike! Even though it is physically taxing it is relaxing at the same time😀

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

8 miles and 2,200ft of elevation is a very good hike Age. Add in all the forward and backs to the camera, too. Was there cracking of twigs that made you aware of something in the trees, or did you hear something else? I loved the way the views of the sea just came up over the rise. The trail along the edge was a bit precarious, to say the least. The thundering of the waves was beautiful. That was a perfect shot with the lone standing chunk/pinnacle of rock in the bay. You have the same issue as me, it seems. I seem to wait until I need water rather than making myself drink water. I can't reach my water bottle with my pack on, so it's a bind to take the whole thing off for a drink. An amazing hike, Age. I never seem to catch myself falling. It's always off camera. What is skunk cabbage? I really enjoyed this one. Thanks for sharing.

[@agesadventures]

Thanks, Chris! I heard cracking in the trees, so that made me more alert. I wouldn't want to trip on some of the places along the trail😀 The sound of the waves is relaxing to me. My water is along on my pack and I cannot reach it well so I don't stop and take it off enough. I need to either stop and drink more or get a bladder type system or one of those bottles with a really long straw and take sips along the way. I catch myself more often than not when I trip. once that changes, I'll be using hiking poles regularly because I do not like falling on the ground. Skunk cabbage is a big plant that comes out in muddy/soggy ground. It has these big yellow flowers in Spring. It stinks and smells like the spray of a skunk. When bears come out of hibernation they will eat skunk cabbage and I hear it helps them get their first poops out. I enjoyed this hike. I like the coastal portion a lot. I can see doing this one again.

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

@agesadventures I'll definitely watch it. Thanks again. Hope you are having a great weekend Age.

[@agesadventures]

@@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling I hope you're having a great weekend as well!

[@anghelpaul84]

Great video 👍

[@agesadventures]

Thank you😁 I'm glad you enjoyed it😀

[@LezleysAdventures]

some of that coastal path looked well dodgy

[@agesadventures]

It really is, but well worth it for the views😁😁

[@shakyhandpictures2185]

Beautiful! Do you have many animal encounters? What about cougars?

[@agesadventures]

I see elk and hear grouse a lot. I've had bears in front of my Jeep, but they are usually running away. I had never seen a cougar in the wild until a little earlier this year. I was on my way back home from being out in the forest cooking. I was driving the Jeep down the road and a cougar jumped in front to cross the road and I almost hit it. It was cool to see, I just wish I'd been more prepared so I could take it in more. In the woods, I've seen deer a few times. They are not like city deer and are much more skittish. I see a lot of wild slugs😁 I still have not seen a wolf.

[@Nomadiccamping]

You sure challenge yourself 7:37 make alot of noise on them trails 10:59

[@agesadventures]

The challenging myself pays of in the end with some great views😁 Other than my talking for the videos, I'm a little quiet on the trail. I should make a little more noise so I don't surprise a bear family😀

[@Nomadiccamping]

@@agesadventures exactly

[@lifesahobby]

You are climbing wearing two tops and a back pack . To me you look way too warm . . Like you are trapping the sweat . But you love that top you wear . I think you mistake overheating for dehydration. .

[@agesadventures]

No, there is no mistake. I'm dehydrated. A good way tell is to weigh yourself before a hike and then weigh yourself afterwards. You'll then know how much water you lost along the way. I'm wearing a tee-shirt and a hoodie. Not unreasonable for March 30th. It was nice day, but not overly warm. Looking up the weather for that day, it was a high of 11 degrees Celsius. I normally sweat a lot when exercising. I can delay it a little bit by going at a slower pace, but it will eventually come. The weight I'm carrying in the pack also makes me exert more energy.

[@lifesahobby]

@@agesadventures the water you are losing from sweating I think can be prevented brother .. but each to their own . You like being warm .