Discover Quadra Island's diverse hiking trails, catering to every level of adventurer. From the leisurely stroll along Rebecca Spit to the challenging ascent to Nugedzi Lake, there's something for everyone. Thanks to dedicated volunteers and local groups, these trails offer access to the island's most breathtaking landscapes. Explore picturesque shorelines on trails like Rebecca Spit and Shellaligan Pass, or delve into lush forests on routes like Morte Lake and Haskin Farm. Take in panoramic views from Chinese Mountains or Nugedzi Lake trails. Exciting developments include a new trail to witness rushing tidal rapids at Surge Narrows and a scenic hike around Stramberg Lake's old-growth forests. Remember to tread lightly, preserving sensitive habitats, and refrain from using mechanized vehicles on designated trails. Embrace the island's natural beauty responsibly, leaving only footprints behind.
1. Community Centre Trails Network of gentle hiking, mountain biking and horse riding trails in Blenkin Regional Park.
2. Haskin's Farm Pleasent walk through forest to old farm site and rocky beach.
3. Kay Dubois Easy hike along undeveloped beach. Awesome views across Sutil Channel of Cortes Island and Coast Mountains.
4.Cape Mudge Shoreline Follow beach or road between 100 yr old Cape Mudge lighthouse & Petroglyph Road. Weather and tide may make this route hazardous. Stop for lunch at TsaKwaLuten if the resort is open.
5. Heriot Ridge/Gowlland Harbour Maze of trails between Gowlland Harbour Rd & Hope Spring Rd. Great views near Hope Spring.
6. Missing Link - Eagle Ridge A gentle hike through forest above Gowlland Harbour.
7. Blindman's Bluff trails
8. Chinese Mountains Justly popular hike to stunning view of Rebecca Spit, Coast Mountains & Vancouver Island.
9. Beech's Mountain Spur trail from Chinese Mountains trail climbs higher on forested and open bluffs to panoramic views.
10. Morte Lake Moderate hike around scenic lake and 2nd growth forest. Spur trail to Maud Island and Ripple Rock lookout.
11. Maude Island One of Quadra's newer trails and a supberb long day hike out to see the roaring tidal rapids sweeping through Seymour Narrows, a major shipping lane and site of the famous Ripple Rock explosion when a deadly navigation hazard was obliterated in the largest ever man-made explosion in 1958
12. Nugedzi Lake Great hike! A long, steady climb with excellent views awaiting at the top and old growth forest across the high plateau.
13. Mt Seymour Alternate to more popular Nugedzi Lake trail. Can be included as part of a loop hike, most direct route to summit of Mount Seymour.
14. Newton Lake/Small Inlet Beautiful moderate hike, up to lake. Trail continues down to Small Inlet joining up with the Wiatt Bay - Small Inlet Portage trail.
15. Shellaligin Pass Coastal hiking trail through lush 2nd growth forest to exquisite coves, beaches & along rocky shoreline. Great views.
16. Surge Narrows One of the newer trails constructed on Quadra this forest excursion follows the shoreline from the end of the 'Surge Road' to a lookout alongside the roaring tidal rapids that race through the small islets of Surge Narrows Marine Park. For best effect check the Tide and Current tables to find a time with high water flows. But beautiful at any time.
17. Vic's Marsh - Stramberg Giants Not an 'official' trail but nevertheless a wonderful, walk on old logging grade and horse trails along the edge of Quadra's most significant wetland into the southern part of Main Lake provincial park. Links with the Stramberg Lake Big Trees at an unmarked junction. Take care around this sensitive eco-system. Unmarked and not maintained.
For more detailed information please visit: https://quadraislandtrails.ca/