Tag: Hiking

Explore the Trails: Blackwater Creek

By Sunshine Coast Tourism on Jun. 17, 2014

Length & Difficulty: 4 km | 3 hours | Moderate The Blackwater Creek Trail is part of the Duck Lake trail network just outside of Powell River. This particular trail is dotted with waterfalls, beautiful gorges, and bridges to walk along while winding through rugged rainforest. It is well suited…

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Explore the Trails: Trinket Trail

By Sunshine Coast Tourism on Jun. 17, 2014

Length & Difficulty: 5.5 km | 3 hours | Moderate What isn't there to love about this trail? Like Powell River and its array of residents, the trail has a lot of character and is absolutely 100% quirky. Think of the trail as one giant geocache. There are trinkets hanging from the trees, poking out…

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Explore the Trails: Pender Hill Park

By Sunshine Coast Tourism on Jun. 14, 2014

Length and Distance: 1.5 km | 30 min | Difficult (Steep) If you are looking for a fantastic view, a bit of cardio, and a quick hike, look no further. Pender Hill offers one of the most spectacular panoramic views in the area. Located in the Garden Bay area of Pender Harbour, even the drive to the…

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Explore the Trails: Hidden Grove

By Sunshine Coast Tourism on Jun. 13, 2014

The Hidden Grove trail network is a series of walking and hiking trails, including many wide, accessible trails for wheel chairs and strollers. There’s also a cultural history component to the trail system, and upon entering the trail network you'll notice several trees which have undergone bark…

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Explore the Trails: Homesite Creek

By Sunshine Coast Tourism on Jun. 13, 2014

There are two separate hiking areas along Homesite Creek, Homesite Creek Campground and Homesite Creek Park trails. Homesite Creek Campground Trail The first area is near the Homesite Creek Campground and new highway signs make this area easy to find. Leaving Highway 101 takes you to a gravel…

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Explore the Trails: Fairview Bay Trail

By Sunshine Coast Tourism on Jun. 13, 2014

The Fairview Bay Hut was the first to be built in the fall of 2009, and is the prototype for all the other open, or partially open, shelters on the Sunshine Coast Trail. This is a two-hour marine hike from the Saltery Bay ferry terminal to the Fairview Bay shelter. This can also serve those…

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Explore the Trails: Willingdon Beach Trail

By Sunshine Coast Tourism on Feb. 20, 2014

The Willingdon Beach Trail is by far one of the most relaxed walking paths in Powell River. It’s a lush green forested area with floral overhang along most all of the way. Another neat thing about this trail is the diverse plant life that exists along it. Challenge yourself to identify the…

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Explore the Trails: Manzanita Hut

By Sunshine Coast Tourism on Jan. 16, 2014

The Sunshine Coast Trail is a 180-kilometre trail that stretches from Sarah Point in Desolation Sound to Saltery Bay. The Sunshine Coast Trail traverses a wide variety of landscapes, from coastal shorelines, along creeks and lakes, through old growth forests to panoramic mountaintops. It provides…

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