Sunshine Coast Trail

An explosion of trail building has occurred in the rolling hills sloping towards the stunning coastal mountain ranges that bracket Powell River to the east. In particular the construction of the Sunshine Coast Trail, a 180 km trail from Saltery Bay in the south to Sarah Point, land’s end in the north has been undertaken by the Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society (PRPAWS).

There are frequent access points which allow hikers to design their own treks, depending on the time available. The trails wind through semi-alpine areas, old growth forests, along ridges, bluffs, lakeshores and through canyons. There are a few bed and breakfasts along the route and a hostel that can offer a respite from the rigors of your adventure!

As of the fall of 1997, nearly 90 kilometers are ready for hiking. While not all sections have finished campsites, there are enough so that, with some planning, hiking can be done without much inconvenience. The next 65 kilometers have also been connected, although the kilometer markers are not in place and campsites are almost nonexistent.

The following guide is for the use of the 90 km now in place.

SECTION ONE - 21.3 km	SECTION TWO - 29.9 km	SECTION THREE - 31 km
Land's End 12.1 km Difficulty: moderate Elevation: 0 to 220 meters Features: ocean views, bluffs, campsites on route, wildlife viewing, fresh water supply	Thunder Ridge 3.9 km Difficulty: moderate Elevation: 10 to 140 meters Features: old growth	Mowat Bay 2.3 km Difficulty: easy Elevation: 60 to 110 meters Features: lake swimming
Gwendoline Hills 9.2 km Difficulty: moderate Elevation: 120 to 340 meters Features: ocean views, old growth, B&B	Toquenatch 3.6 km Difficulty: easy Elevation: 5 to 30 meters Features: rainforest vegetation, salmon creek, bridge and falls	Tony's 5.5 km Difficulty: easy to moderate Elevation: 60 to 150 meters Features: swimming, handmade bridge, regional park with camping
	Marathon 6.7 km Difficulty: moderate Elevation: 30 to 150 meters Features: swimming and picnic spots, creek, handmade bridge	Lost Lake 4.5 km Difficulty: easy to moderate Elevation: 60 to 100 meters Features: old growth, lake, carnivorous plants
	Appleton Canyon 2.2 km Difficulty: easy Elevation: 120 to 70 meters Features: waterfalls, several possible campsites	Inland Lake 4.0 km Difficulty: easy Elevations: 65 meters(level) Features: picnic sites, swimming, fishing, camping
	Sliammon Lakes 7.9 km Difficulty: easy to moderate Elevations: 70 to 180 meters Features: old growth, two lakes, campsite, fresh water, swimming	Confederation Lake 7.3 km Difficulty: difficult (up) moderate (down) Elevation: 70 to 630 meters Features: two different routes, old growth, cabin swimming, fishing
	Scout Mountain 4.9 km Difficulty: moderate Elevation: 100 - 250 meters Features: views, picnicking swimming, restaurant, pub	Fiddlehead 7.5 km Difficulty: difficult (up) moderate (down) Elevation: 70 - 630 meters Features: view bluffs, hostel with sauna, meals

Others wishing information on the rougher sections can contact the Powell River Visitors Bureau.

A beautiful view of Haslam Lake from Tin Hat Mountain.

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