Port Renfrew, British Columbia
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Port Renfrew
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Victoria, British Columbia
Galloping Goose Trail
36.14 mi / 1831 ft gainThe Galloping Goose Regional Trail connects downtown Victoria, Canada to the former town of Leechtown. Part of the Trans Canada Trail (which traverses the entire country) the Galloping Goose follows the path of the former Canadian National Railway passing through the communities of Sooke, Metchos...Read more -
Victoria, British Columbia
Beacon Hill Park
5.0Beacon Hill Park is the jewel of Victoria's crown. Spanning 200 acres and connecting Downtown to the ocean alongside Dallas Road, Beacon Hill Park is one of the highlights of visiting the Capitol city on Vancouver Islands southern tip. Every corner of the park features unique flora, fauna and p...Read more -
Port Angeles, Washington
Mount Storm King
4.73.91 mi / 2251 ft gainThe trailhead is located right next to the Storm King ranger station adjacent to Lake Crescent right off Hwy 101 just past Port Angeles if heading West. It shares the same trail as, and breaks off left from the Marymere Falls trail (also worth seeing) about a quarter mile in (look for signage). ...Read more -
Port Angeles, Washington
Marymere Falls
4.31.93 mi / 531 ft gainMarymere Falls (90 ft.) is located in Olympic National Park, near Lake Crescent. The falls can be accessed by a short, well-maintained dirt trail through old-growth lowland forest consisting of fir, cedar, hemlock, and alder trees. The creek descends from Aurora Ridge and tumbles over Marymere Fa...Read more -
Port Angeles, Washington
Ancient Groves
5.00.49 mi / 105 ft gainGreat little hike to explore while in the Sol Duc area. I would strongly recommend doing this hike near sunset as the sun will stream through the trees and light everything up in a beautiful glow. The hike will take you to a cliff edge to walk along and get views of the Sol Duc river below. Ver...Read more -
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Hike to Ammonite Falls
4.82.69 mi / 558 ft gainThe falls cascades off of a sheet of rock that is filled with Ammonite fossils, thus the name Ammonite Falls! The trailhead is very distinct and has a parking lot close to the start of the trail. From the Nanaimo Parkway (#19) head onto Jingle Pot Road. Follow that for a few kilometres and turn ...Read more -
Port Angeles, Washington
Sol Duc Falls and Deer Lake
4.67.17 mi / 1729 ft gainThe hike to Sol Duc Falls is a simple 0.8 mile walk to a roaring falls on the Sol Duc River. If you’re up for more of a hike, continue on the trail to Deer Lake from Sol Duc Falls. At the fork in the trail, turn left and hike up away from the Lover's Lane Trail. The trail steepens and the rocky ...Read more -
Port Angeles, Washington
High Divide and 7 Lakes Basin
5.019.93 mi / 5056 ft gainA day spent plying the trails of the High Divide in Olympic National Park changes an outdoorsman. This moderate to strenuous loop boasts the best views on the peninsula, a chance to see foraging black bears and abundant deer, stunning waterfalls and marvelous old growth forests. By the time you f...Read more -
Friday Harbor, Washington
Hike to Lovers Leap on Stuart Island
5 mi / 200 ft gainThis hike is only doable if you are already on Stuart Island! There is no public transportation to Stuart Island, so you must already be there or have a plan to be there in order to complete this hike.I frequent this island during the summer months and it is one of my favorites. I always stay in ...Read more -
Port Angeles, Washington
Olympic Hot Springs
3.721.52 mi / 3556 ft gainA local favorite, this moderate day hike winds its way uphill from the Appleton Pass trailhead through old growth stands of fir, hemlock and cedar for 2.2 miles to a cluster of hot springs interspersed among the trees. Note: This route is now closed due to a washed out road. The current route is ...Read more -
Alberni-Clayoquot A, British Columbia
Hike to Keeha Beach
5.03.7 miFar on the west coast of Vancouver Island, accessed only by a harrowing dirt road, is a wild and rugged coast begging to be explored. Bamfield is about a 3 hour drive from Nanaimo, half of which is on the gnarliest (and most active) logging road I've ever been on - and I grew up driving on loggin...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 -
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 -
Port Angeles, Washington
West Elwha River Trail
5.06.11 mi / 1198 ft gainWest Elwha River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Port Angeles, Washington.Read more -
Friday Harbor, Washington
Hike to Young Hill
4.01.2 mi / 650 ft gainFrom the main parking lot at English camp, follow the wide path east and cross West Valley road to the trailhead of Young Hill. The trail switchbacks several times and leads you past the English Camp cemetery. Continue left on the main trail through the forest of Pacific Madrone trees until you r...Read more