Starting near a sign board with map, we headed north along an obvious wide trail which quickly gains the southeast end of Lesueur Ridge.  We soon arrived at a trail junction near a fence and opted to take the right fork which continues climbing up the crest of the ridge.  The trail undulates a few times as it traverses the ridge in a northwestern direction.  Where the trail turns north, we took a spur trail to the left which leads to a scenic viewpoint.  We took an extended break here before resuming our hike.  Unfortunately, we made the mistake of not backtracking along the spur trail and ended up having to thrash through some annoying bush to get back to the main trail.

The actual high point (1650 metres) of the ridge is unmarked and not really obvious, and we all walked across it without much fanfare.  When we reached an east-west cut line, we turned left and descended it almost all the way to Lesueur Creek.  At a junction just before the creek, we took a left turn onto Lesueur Creek trail and followed it back to the first junction near the fence to complete the loop before returning to the trailhead.

	Near the trailhead, Sonny relaxes on a bar stool that was presumably left behind by some campers. Photo courtesy of Ali Shariat
	The group head for the obvious trail leading to Lesueur Ridge which can be partially seen behind the trees.
	The group takes the right fork at a trail junction near the southeast end of Lesueur Ridge.
	A panoramic view of Ghost River valley unfolds as Marta and Sheena climb higher up Lesueur Ridge.
	Sonny picks up a little snake somewhere along the trail. Photo courtesy of Zosia Zgolak
	Here is a close-up of the snake with its tongue sticking out. Photo courtesy of Ali Shariat
	The group approaches the highest sections of Lesueur Ridge.
	Unsure if this is the high point of Lesueur Ridge or not (it is not), the group poses for a photo anyway.  Standing are Asieh, Ali, Zosia, Marta and JS.  Kneeling are Sonny and Sheena.

The group stops at a scenic viewpoint off a spur trail.

 

	Devils Head (left) and Black Rock Mountain (centre) are the most recognizable peaks to the northwest.
	Visible to the southwest are Association Peak and End Mountain.
	Orient Point sits directly to the west.
	Zosia and Sheena endure a bit of misery to get back to the main trail.
	Sonny, Ali and Asieh head west along the cut line. Photo courtesy of Zosia Zgolak
	JS, Marta and Sheena take to the trees to circumvent a big mud hole in the cut line.
	Marta and the rest of the group head back east alongside Lesueur Creek.
	The return hike along the lower slopes of Lesueur Ridge is surprisingly scenic.
	Total Distance: 9.1 kilometres Round-Trip Time: 5 hours 3 minutes Net Elevation Gain: 291 metres GPX Data