HIKING
Mt Maxwell
Day hike: Suitable all year, winter access may be difficult.
Trailhead: From Fulford ferry terminal, drive north on the Fulford/Ganges Road
for 12.6 km and then turn left onto Cranberry Drive . Route to the top of Mt
Maxwell is best suited to 4 wheel drive vehicles although passable by regular
vehicles. Recent logging in this area has made for changing conditions and
accessibility. Outhouse facilities at the peak.
Mt Erskine
Length: 1.5 km one way
Elevation Gain: 391 meters
Day hike Suitable all year
Trailhead: From the Fulford ferry terminal, drive north on the Fulford/Ganges
Road from 14.2 km until you come to Rainbow Road (shortly after the hard left
turn in the center of Ganges). Drive to the end of Rainbow Road (4.2 km) and
turn left onto Collins Road . Drive .8 km (to where the road stops winding).
Look for a red trail marker on the left side of the road opposite some large
arbutus trees. Offers fabulous views from the summit, good views from a couple
of lower viewpoints as well. No outhouse facilities.
Duck Creek
Length: 20 min - 45 minutes loop
Trailhead: From Ganges, make your way toward the village of Vesuvius
. The trail can be accessed from two locations; Broadwell or Sunset Drive.
Watch for signs. This fairly level trail is an easy walk for most ages, and
the simplicity of the trail belies its beauty. A lovely meandering creek is
languid and soothing to refresh visitors under the cool forest canopy of hot
summer days. In fall, winter and spring water rushes over large boulders and
small falls to create an exciting and noisy backdrop to invigorate all the
senses. Rest benches along the route allow for quiet contemplation. Do
not disturb the creek bed as this is home to salmon. Watch for returning salmon
in November.
Mouat Park
Length: various short trails. approx. 10 minutes each
Trailhead: Easy level trails begin behind Artspring or at the end or
McPhillips avenue on the edge of Ganges . Easy walking distance from Ganges
, this park, once a campground, is now a hiking/disc golf park. Also a great
place for a natural game of Hide-and-Seek (behind huge logs and gigantic ferns),
or just follow the creek and see where it leads . . .
Outhouse facilities.
Ruckle Park
Length: various trails. Stay an hour or spend the day.
Reginald Hill Trail
Length: 3 km one way
Elevation Gain: 235 meters
Day hike: Suitable all year
Trailhead: Make your way to the Reginald Hill strata development (about 1km
from the Fulford ferry terminal at the end of Morningside Drive ). IF DRIVING,
PARK OUTSIDE THE GATE . WALK through the gate and take the first driveway
on your left and follow the red metal markers to the trailhead. There are some
steep sections on this trail.
No outhouse facilities.
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