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Willingdon Beach Trail
This historic trail connects the districts of Westview and Cranberry, and follows the shoreline, allowing for great swimming and marine wildlife viewing opportunities. Access: Access the trail at Willingdon Beach Park, which is at the north end of Marine Ave. |
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Frogpond Lake Trail
This trail is located on Goat Island, which is in Powell Lake. The 5km hike starts at the shores of Powell Lake and leads to Frogpond Lake in the middle of the Island. Halfway through the hike, there is a bench and viewpoint which offers stunning views of Fiddlehead Farm and Tin Hat Mountain. Access: The trail can be accessed by taking a boat to the east side of Goat Island at Cassiar Falls. |
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Halfmoon Fir Trail
The highlight of this trail is the grove of ancient trees that lie among a huge second growth forest. At its centre is the Halfmoon Fir, which is the largest known tree on the Sunshine Coast. The lush terrain is inhabited by a variety of plant life, including ferns, mosses and mushrooms. The trail is wheelchair accessible. Access: 9km north of Sechelt on Hwy 101, take the Halfmoon Carlson Forest Service Road. Proceed exactly 2.8 km. A skid trail leaves the road on your right. Park at a wide spot immediately beyond the trail. |
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Inland Lake Trail
This must-see trail is a favourite among families and is completely wheelchair accessible. The trail loops around Inland Lake and is perfect for a day hike or an overnight adventure. Access: Located 12km north of Powell River, the trailhead can be found at the Inland Lake Provincial Park. |
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Valentine Mountain
Dubbed by locals as Powell River's best - and closest - viewpoint, Valentine Mountain offers panoramic views of the region at its summit. Access: Accessed from Crown Avenue in the Cranberry District of Powell River. |
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Homesite Caves Trail
This forested trail leads visitors past homesite creek, a small waterfall and some natural limestone caves. This hike itself is short and easy but the terrain can be a bit rough at times. Access: Turn right on the Forest Service Road 3.1 km north of Halfmoon Bay on Hwy 101 |
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Princess Louisa to Sims Creek Traverse
Set amidst the world famous Pricess Louisa Inlet, this difficult multi-day hike rewards those brave enough to attempt it with gorgeous vistas, picturesque waterfalls and compelling glaciers. Access: From Egmont (accessible via the Sunshine Coast Highway), Hikers will need to hire a water taxi or charter a flight to take them to the head of Princess Louisa Inlet and the provincial campsite at Chatterbox Falls. |
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Cliff Gilker Park Trails
Trails in this popular park run alongside the picturesque Roberts Creek, and are situated amidst a lush forest. Highlights include the several wooden bridges that cross the creek, and the spectacular waterfall. Access: Cliff Gilker Park is on the east side of Hwy 101 in Roberts Creek, 600m south of Roberts Creek Road. It is adjacent to the Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club. |
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Klein Lake Traverse at Ruby Lake
This upgraded trail links Ruby and Klein Lakes, and some parts of the trail offer fabulous views of Ruby Lake and the Sechelt Inlet. Access: From the south on Hwy 101, park at Dan Bosch Park, which is 600m north of the Ruby Lake Resort at the north end of the Sunshine Coast. Enter the trail 50m along the highway south of Dan Bosch Park. Access from the north end is gained by driving 1.8km alon |
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Mount Daniel Trail
Adventurers often brave this difficult hike just to catch a glimpse of the priceless view from to top. The consensus so far is that it's more than worth it. Another reason people forge their way up is to see the historic Moon Rings, which have been built over hundreds of years by the adolescent girls of neighbouring Aboriginal tribes. Access: North of Pender Harbour, turn left on Garden Bay Road. Follow for 3.4km. Take the first dirt road on the left after Oyster Bay Road. There is a sign the says 'Mount Daniel Trail. Take a hike!' |
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Powell River
All routes at this new Canadian climbing destination range from simple scrambling to vertical climbs and even overhangs. Also in the area are the menacing Eldred River Valley climbs. Granite cliffs tower 600 m (2,000 ft) over the valley floor. Difficulty of the climbs in the area have been rated between 5.9 to 5.11 by the rock climbing grading system and most are suitable only for experienced climbers. |
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Caren Peak Trail
The highlight of this trail is the panoramic view from the summit of the Sechelt Inlet and the Strait of Georgia. The area also boasts a 1736-year-old yellow cedar stump (don't even try to count the rings on this one!). Access: Take Hwy 101, 11km north of Sechelt. Just before Halfmoon Bay, turn right onto Trout Lake Road. After 12km, keep right at the junction. Just past the turnoff for Lyon Lake (on the left) is the Caren Peak turnoff (on the right). This road is passable only |
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The Sunshine Coast Trail
Divided into five sections and totalling 180km, the Sunshine Coast Trail is an incredible feat to accomplish, and those who do will be rewarded with some of the most spectacular coastal and wilderness views in Canada. Camping sites are available along the way, and the trail is well-maintianed, with the exception of a few spots that are best left to experienced hikers. Access: Hikers can start at either Saltery Bay (south end of the trail), or at Sarah Point (north end of the trail). Since Sarah Point is a remote location that is only accessible by boat, it is recommended that hikers start here, because those who end their hike |
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Pender Hill Trail
This trail is highly recommended because of the spectacular view the peak affords. Besides a panoramic view of the Pender Harbour area, the scenery includes bald eagles and wild flowers. Access: Turn west off Highway 101 at the PetroCanada gas station, approximatly 5km north of Madeira Park. At a junction 4.5km along Garden Bay Road continue straight ahead on Irvine's Landing Road. Approx. 8km from the gas station, turn right onto Lee Road and pr |
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Crater Lakes Trail
A moderate 25km hike takes visitors to Little Crater Lake, a picturesque body of water surrounded by lush forest. Hikers can head back or continue on to Big Crater Lake by following the trail. Access: The 2-hour drive to the trailhead can be completed with 4-wheel drive only. Hikers must take Goat Main road past Goat Lake to Eldred River Valley. At 60km, take the D-Branch Road, keeping right at the Fork until reaching Mount Alfred. |
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Chapman Creek Trail
The Chapman Creek trail is of moderate difficulty, and is mainly flat with some minor steep sections. The highlight of this trail is the hidden Gnome faces, carefully carved by local artist Terry Chapman. With seventeen in all, finding the faces is half the fun of the hike. Access: The trail begins at the Brookman Park Parking lot, just off of the Sunshine Coast Highway. |
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