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Trip report by BestHike editor Rick McCharles.
Only 3km return, this scramble is considered difficult. On the other hand, there are plenty of comfort ropes to assist you. Some of the descents might be tricky in the rain.
Very pretty is this old pipe now covered with moss. They bricked the ends to keep critters and kids out.
… offering views as far away as downtown Victoria, Juan de Fuca Strait, and towards Sooke …
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Of our top 4 hiking regions in the world, three are in the States.
#2 Southwest USA
#3 The Rockies
#4 Sierra Nevada USA
I did the Toubkal Circuit independently last year finishing with a climb to North Africa’s highest summit.
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From towering Neahkahnie Mountain to the chasms of Cape Perpetua, there are hiking trails that run up and down our gorgeous coastline, exploring the forests, dunes, tide pools and beaches that make it up.
… One of the best things about hiking the Oregon coast is how easily you can access such incredible views …
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trip report by BestHike editor Rick McCharles
Stage 1 – Port Alberni to China Creek
My Dad dropped me at the Port Alberni visitor centre. This was the start of my Pacific N.W. BikePacking tour.
For my first hike, I used the paid version of the AllTrails app. And I needed AllTrails as parts of the trail close to China Creek are overgrown and difficult to find.
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It was tougher than I expected with non-stop up and downs.
There are many bears in the area. This was the only sign I saw.
In fact, the only animal life of interest was the first Garter Snake I’ve seen this season.
Wild flowers lovely.
This trail is maintained. But the section closer to Port Alberni is in far better shape.
At times you have to rely on flagging tape to find the trail.
One highlight is a vista of Port Alberni from on high.
The coastal section is cool. Boom.
All in all, I’d recommend the Alberni Inlet trail.
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Black Bears killed 25 people in 20 years.
About 1.25 fatal attacks per year in North America.
The most deaths have occurred in British Columbia, Canada (6), with Quebec, Canada (3) and Alaska (3) tied for second most.
LIST OF FATAL BLACK BEAR ATTACKS IN NORTH AMERICA OVER THE LAST 20 YEARS
Read about Brown (Grizzly) and Polar Bear fatalities on Wikipedia.
Orca Books publishes some of the most popular day hiking guidebooks.
Hiking Trails 1 (Victoria area)
Hiking Trails 2 (south/central Vancouver Island)
Hiking Trails 3 (northern Vancouver Island)
I’ve been using Trails 2. It’s the 9th edition (2010) and has been well tested.
Maps could be better. But the information provided is clear and succinct.
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