The second volume in the Vancouver Island two-volume set brings together a unique selection of walks and hikes for visitors and locals looking for accessibleand enjoyable routes in the area between northern Nanaimo and Strathcona Park, including:
- Seal Bay Nature Park / Xwee Xwhya Luq
- Upper Browns River Medicine Bowls
- Royston Ghost Ship Trail
- Trent River Falls
- Lighthouse Country Trail
- Horne Lakes Cave
- Big Qualicum River
- Fossli Park
- Greenmax Anglers’ Trail
- Hole in the Wall
- Alberni Lookout
- Little Qualicum Falls
- Ammonite Falls
Ranging from charmingly easy to moderately challenging, thesehikes are all accessible from reliable roads and popular staging areas. In addition, each hike is accompanied by a clear, colourful map, step-by-step directions, and full-colour photographs.
Each route includes:
- detailed directions to trailheads
- colour maps and photographs
- seasonal information
- round-tripdistances
- trail commentary
- difficulty ratings