Hiking and Trails on Salt Spring Island

Here is our list of great Salt Spring Island Hikes with pictures, access points and maps - something for all levels of ability. Why not get a picnic from one of the famous Salt Spring Markets and explore the islands. View hikes on a map.

Please hike responsibly: SaltSpringMarket.com does not warrant that trails are safe or passable, nor that the information provided is completely accurate. Look out for maps at trail heads and markers on trails. Travelling on trails has inherent risks and you assume responsibility for your own safety and protection. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing, and take food and water.

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Hikes with Views
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Sea Side Hikes
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Baker Beach Loop

A great loop that features forest, rocks and a fabulous section along Baker Beach - a great way to take in […]

Length:1.47

Bishops Walk Trail

Walk through Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar, Maples and Arbutus. Please note this is a leash smart trail with an […]

Length:780m

Burgoyne Bay - Boulder Field Trail

The boulder field offers a strenuous exploratory experience amongst some of the largest boulders on Salt Spring Island. Climb atop, […]

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Burgoyne Bay - Heritage Home Site Trail

Trail through some lush forest takes you to a rocky outcrop with a lovely little (very little) beach and a heritage homestead site.

Length:2 km round trip.

Channel Ridge Trail Network

Many kilometers of hiking with routes to suit all levels.

Length:Over 15km of trails

Chris Hatfield Trail

Stroll down an enchanted trail that meets up with the Ruckle Park trail network near Yeo Point.

Length:1km to Ruckle Park Boundary

Duck Creek Park

This fairly level trail is an easy walk for most ages and is very popular with dogs (and their humans).

Length:2km Loop

Dunbabin Trail

This short linear trail wends up and down, alongside and over a rainforest creek, past a beaver dam (and beaver-damaged […]

Length:0.6km one way (trail is linear)

Mouat Park

Easy level trails begin behind Artspring or at the end or McPhillips avenue on the edge of Ganges. Easy walking […]

Length:various short trails. approx. 10 minutes each

Mount Erskine - Assault Route

Climb a local mountain - well worth it to get the view from the top

Length:2km one way - Steep Uphill!

Mount Erskine - Juniper to Summit

Climb a local mountain - well worth it to get the view from the top

Length:1.7km one way - Steep Uphill!

Mount Erskine - via Manzanita Ridge

Amazing views all the way along Manzanita Ridge, from the Sunshine Coast to Vancouver Island.

Length:2.5km one way - Steep Uphill!

Mount Erskine Provincial Park

Climb a local mountain - well worth it to get the view from the top

Length:2km+ one way - Steep Uphill!

Mount Maxwell from Armand Heights

This is one of our favourite hikes on Mount Maxwell. A short connector trail from the end of Armand Heights […]

Length:4km

Mount Maxwell Provincial Park

Enjoy a series of amazing viewpoints across the Fulford Valley,

Length:Varies

Peter Arnell Park

A lovely circular network of trails through lush forest - what a great place for an afternoon stroll.

Length:1.5km

Reginald Hill Trail

Enjoy a spectacular view from the top of Reginald hill down over Fulford Harbour and of Mount Maxwell. Please note […]

Length:1km one way

Ruckle Provincial Park - Beaver Point Hall to Yeo Point Trail

The trail takes you through lush forest, over a rocky highland and past a quartz field, eventually bringing you out at Kings Cove on the coast, and on to Yeo Point.

Length:5km one way

Ruckle Provincial Park Trail Network

Lots of trails and coastline in this beautiful park as well as a heritage farm. Please note that dogs are […]

Length:Various

Welbury Bay Park

Waiting at Long Harbour ferry or just looking for a short walk to a beautiful overlook? Welbury Bay Park offers […]

Length:275 meters

Please hike responsibly: SaltSpringMarket.com does not warrant that trails are safe or passable, nor that the information provided is completely accurate. Look out for maps at trail heads and markers on trails. Travelling on trails has inherent risks and you assume responsibility for your own safety and protection. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing, and take food and water.

Salt Spring Island Hiking Map