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Quadra Island Trails
From the easy stroll out to the end of Rebecca Spit, a Provincial Nature Park, to the challenging day long hike to Maud Island, there are hiking trails for everyone on Quadra. The extensive network of trails leads you through old-growth forest to rocky beachfronts, from panoramic vistas to peaceful lakes. Hikes vary from less that 1 hour to over 7 hours in length, offering a variety of challenges to suit individual fitness levels and time available. Pack a lunch and even your bathing suit and explore the many fresh water lakes on Quadra Island.
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Shellalligan Pass
Wander a fern-carpeted forest to clam strewn beaches and rugged
coastal scenery. The trail parallels the shoreline over magnificent
rocky outcroppings. Enjoy beautiful vistas of near-by islands
and quiet bays. Return through lush green woodland.
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Morte Lake
Hike through pristine forest and lake country. This loop trail
takes you through Quadra Conservancy Lands, to small beaches,
perfect for swimming and picnicing by the sparkling lake.
Newton Lake
Step back to pioneer days in the historic Granite Bay area, swim in crystal clear water, listen to the loons, and picnic on the lakeshore. Newton Lake is nestled within Small Inlet Provincial Park; en route you will pass three other lovely small lakes.
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Chinese Mountain
Soar with the eagles above spectacular views of Rebecca Spit
and Discovery Passage. Look in all directions from the top of the south peak of Chinese Mountain. The view doesn't get any better than this!
Chinese Mountain has two peaks. The north peak overlooks
south peak and Beech's Mountain; the south peak has panoramic
views of Quadra, Rebecca Spit, the Coast Range Mountains,
Campbell River and Vancouver Island Mountains.
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Self Guided Hikes: Quadra Island Trail Map
When you arrive on Quadra Island, stop at one of the local stores or the Visitors' Information Centre and purchase the Quadra Island Trails Map (just $2). This map provides a detailed description of each trail, information on accessing the trails and important safety information. We are grateful for the ongoing work of the non-profit Quadra Island Trails Committee in developing and maintaining these trails.
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Lighthouse Trail
The south end of Quadra Island is quite different than other parts of the island. See petroglyphs on the rocks at low tide or visit the Cape Mudge lighthouse. This is the home of the Laichwiltach First Nations. Enjoy the West Coast Kwagiulth architecture of Tsa-Kwa-Luten (pronounced saw-kwa-loo-ten) Lodge. Close by is the site where Captain Vancouver came ashore in 1792.
Check our Links page for Quadra Island resources.
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