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. see
more at Flat Earth Photo »
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 form 14.2 km until you come to Earth
PhotoRainbow 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.) see
more at Flat Earth Photo »
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. (No outhouse facilities.) see
more at Flat Earth Photo »
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.)
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.
