As the name suggests, this is a little climb. It took me 45 minutes up to get the the lookout. You can follow the logging road, or take the network of trails. You end at this incredible view of the Alberni Valley – I wish I could capture the views better. Sometimes people pass me …
Trail access is across the highway from Commbs Country Candy Store (bonus!) just before Port Alberni (coming from the East). I could smell the sugar from the parking lot. This is a short, pretty walk and hard to believe you’re just 10 min away from the highway. The “hole in the wall” was blasted through …
This is a nice loop walk around both sides of the river/falls with bridges, nice hill action, huge trees, and WATERFALLS. The water was clear, green and cold. There were a lot of people here today. Doesn’t anyone work? I wore a t-shirt with sun block. I missed that smell.
April 22, 2018 Guest Post: This is a short trail along a rocky ridge near the Bear Mountain golf resort. Lots of Arbutus trees and views of the golf course. Mason found a geocache as well. We rarely walk on flat surfaces. When moving along a ridge one way, the earth tilts downward to one …
There are lots of muddy trails to explore in this park. I got slightly lost for awhile, but my survival skills kicked in – thanks JED – and I followed the creek back to a trail I recognized. I got two muddy soakers. Coming soon: More top survival skills!
Haiku Quiet lake, mossy trees Fresh snow on distant mountains Always forget gloves!
Long Lake via Salal/Woodhaven Dr access trail Drive slowly along Salal Dr which turns into Woodhaven Dr. There are a couple of access spots with short trails to Long Lake. There’s a good rock to cast off of where Jimmy landed his first catch of the Season! – S ____ Is the rainbow trout real …
Part I Just under 6 km long, this trail winds around both sides of the creek. I stayed on the upper part of the trail. The steep drop to the creek lends itself to some dramatic views. I will return when I can tackle the steep stair/trail down to check out Crystal Falls. There was …