So similar to Squamish, our own Puntledge Plunge came under the interest of logging. Today was the first chance I had to get over and check out the extent of logging. It was a short trip so I couldn't locate trails but did get a selection of photos of the new cut block on Branch 21.

The most disturbing part is not the removal of trails as they can be rebuilt, but the fact that the cut block goes right through the creekbed of Tomato Creek, likely to cause increased siltation, degredation of water supply and such so close to the Puntledge River mouth. How environmental rules allow this is hard to believe.

The most likely selection of trails removed include - Transmission, Plunge (climbing portion), Bluff n Puff and Monkeys Challenge. When I get a chance to head back up and review the trail entrances, a better idea of what reclamation work ahead is will occur.

Any other reports on trails connecting to this cut block would be much appreciated.

Post your comments and concerns.

Photos of Cut Block on Branch 21

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1 - Looking up Branch 21 - Creek crossing under road located with blue lines.

2- Switchback corner of Branch 21 heading up towards Arbutus & Rudy's

3- Looking back down Branch 21 towards lake.

4 - Looking back toward Lake - Tomato Creek in Blue, Transmission in Red, Branch 21 in Yellow.

5 - Upper reaches of Tomato Creek.

6 - Looking up towards Bluff n Puff and Two Sheiks. More investigation to come.

Map showing photo locations.

Terrain Model of Cut Block