Stillwater Bluffs is located on private land. This beautiful peninsula is home to some of the best quality sea cliff climbing in British Columbia, but also attracts hikers, photographers, climbers, and kayakers alike. Stillwater Bluffs is the definition of “ooooo” and “ahhhh” as it's a great place to spend a rainy morning watching the waves crashing, a sunny afternoon climbing up “The Taco”, or simply a lazy evening listening to a symphony of Sea Lions.
Give yourself approximately 1.5 hours for this 3 km loop. At the first and second fork stay right. At the third fork turn left. Many hidden paths will branch off toward the water to view points. Shortly after coming out of the bush you will be standing over “Veggie Burger” – a rock climber’s paradise! You will also have an incredible view of Texada Island and “Sea Lion Island.”
You are now approaching the halfway mark. A trail will edge out along the bluffs and follow the shore; watch your step. A downward slope in the trail will create a slide, you can either go down in an awkward surfer position or bring out your inner child and sit on your butt. This is the best spot to spend some time, so sit on the “Stone Throne” and watch the world go by or possibly see some whales. At this point there will be no obvious path or marking. Use common sense and continue safely. Keep an eye out for moss on the bluffs heading upward and back into the bush. You know you are going the right way if you see rock formations that resemble Inuksuk by your side. Soon you will come to a very large hollowed out burnt cedar; continue straight past it until you come to a downed log with seven notches taken out of it. Follow the rock path out of the trail to finish. Walk up Hollingsworth road past the houses, the coop of chickens and the bikini mannequin mowing a lawn. Take a left on Scotch Fir Road and head back to Loubert Road where your car is parked.
Directions to Trailhead
To get there from the Powell River Visitor Centre take a left on Joyce Avenue and head south toward Thunder Bay, then turn left onto Highway 101. Drive for approximately 30 minutes along the highway. Shortly after passing the bridge over Lois/Eagle River, take a right turn onto Loubert Road. Turn right at the bottom of the hill to stay on Loubert and park at the pullout beside the mailboxes. Park nose in to leave more space for others.
Once parked, walk to the end of Loubert Road and turn right down Stillwater School Road. You'll see a marked trailhead at the end of the road as you reach the forest. The trail heads up to the left and leads you between the last house and their woodshed. Please be respectful to keep this access open.
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