Comox, British Columbia
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Comox
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Errington, British Columbia
Winter Climbing Mount Arrowsmith
Mount Arrowsmith resides in the heart of Vancouver Island between Nanaimo and Tofino within the Alberni Valley region. At the height of 1817m this peak boasts being the tallest point on the southern half of the island. With it's easy access it is surely the most visited and summited mountain on t...Read more -
Parksville, British Columbia
Explore Lasqueti Island
15.5 mi / 754.6 ft gainLasqueti Island is a beautiful island that covers about 75 square kilometres. It is one of the drier islands in the strait, and has some of the warmest waters too. The shores are dotted with arbutus trees, and feral sheep run wild through the woods. The lack of car ferry and direct utilities kee...Read more -
Alberni-Clayoquot D, British Columbia
Climb Triple Peak
4.05.6 mi / 3149.6 ft gainAccess to Triple Peak mountain is found via the Marion Creek Main logging road approximately 48km west of Port Alberni on your left hand side along highway #4 headed towards Tofino. The road can present seasonal challenges and is rough so best to have a high clearance and 4x4 capable vehicle if p...Read more -
Errington, British Columbia
Hike through Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
4.31.9 miThis is an easy 3 km or so hike that you can meander along and enjoy the lush greenery and the two waterfalls. The lower waterfalls is best viewed in the spring or winter. When summer comes the river gets lower and in turn that waterfall gets hard to see. Although, when the water levels are low y...Read more -
Errington, British Columbia
Hike to BC's Englishman River Falls
1.9 miSituated amid a quiet forest of both old and new growth Douglas firs, cedar, hemlock, and maple, the Englishman River Falls consist of two waterfalls which cascade into a deep canyon beneath a secluded bridge. Perfect for intermediate hikers, day-trippers, photographers and curious tourists, this...Read more -
Comox-Strathcona D, British Columbia
Hike to Lady Falls
5.01.2 mi / 131.2 ft gainThis waterfall is a pretty stellar sight. Located in one part of Strathcona Provincial Park, it plunges about 90 feet from a small slot canyon into a wide deep canyon. From the view point you can feel the mist from the waterfall on your face. For a different perspective, there is a small trail ju...Read more -
Alberni-Clayoquot C, British Columbia
Climb Mackenzie Peak
6.2 mi / 4101.1 ft gainThe mountains of the South Central Range of Vancouver Island that skirt Highway 4 leading to Tofino are often overlooked as in that region surfing is the big draw, while the larger peaks of Strathcona Peak call to others. I feel this spot is a true gem of the island, with unparalleled biodiversit...Read more -
Comox-Strathcona D, British Columbia
King's Peak Trail
5.09.23 mi / 5512 ft gainOur trip, as pictured, was completed as a single-day trail run / hustle. The climb is typically done, however, as a weekend trip with a camp either in the lower meadow, along the ridge leading to the Queen's Face or in the upper cirque. As for climbs in the Island Alpine, for detailed route desc...Read more -
Nanoose Bay, British Columbia
Hike to Bonnell Creek Falls
5.01.9 miThis trail isn't much to look at but it's all about the destination here as you will stumble upon scenic waterfalls nestled in the quiet Nanoose Bay area. Turn off the highway next onto Sea Blush Drive next to the Arlington Pub in Nanoose BC. Take your first right onto Sundew Place. Start your wa...Read more -
Comox-Strathcona D, British Columbia
Hike to Landslide Lake
15.89 mi / 2769 ft gainThe Elk River Trail is one of the most popular destinations in Strathcona Provincial Park and for good reason. Not only is this one of the only trails in the Park that doesn't go 'straight up' a mountain, but it also takes you to one of the most beautiful spots on all of Vancouver Island. The E...Read more -
Alberni-Clayoquot C, British Columbia
Camp at Lower Lake
4.02.5 mi / 1640.4 ft gainLower Lake is a gorgeous alpine lake located on the Triple Peak Trail. The route to the lake is very steep and scrambling is involved, but is well worth the effort. When you come to the rise above the final ridge, the stunning Triple Peak and Lower Lake come into view.The hike starts down a very ...Read more