Sunshine Coast parks, trailsK2 or Knob Trail is also referred
to as the Summit Trail by some. The intermediate
hiking trail is a tough adventure including steep climbs and many
intersecting offshoot trails like the Langdale
Creek Trail. With many other trails in the area it is wise
to pay attention to the colour markers outlining the routes of
the trail network. pink markers in this case.
The Knob 2 hiking trail enjoys navigating the
side of Mount
Elphinstone (4,137 feet/1261 m) from the end of Wharf Road.
Street parking only. Prepare well with water and good hiking boots,
as it takes 2 hours one way, 4 hours round trip and that is not
taking into consideration the long picnic many enjoy at the summit.
It must be the captivating views of Howe Sound, Vancouver mainland,
Britannia Mountain Range and parts of Vancouver
Island that extend the trip time.
The K2 or Knob Trailhead is off of the Port
Mellon Hwy, north of the Langdale ferry terminal on to Wharf Road.
Start walking the road to the powerlines and turn left. Look for
dirt road and hike it uphill past a tight U-turn. Start looking
for Langdale Creek Trail (blue markers). Take the trail through
forest and when it starts to climb again look for the pink markers
to the right. Take this pink trail and climb until it levels out
at the top. Start downhill on the pink trail to the junction.
The trail narrows and continues leading to Hutchinson Creek. The
trail climbs again through some forest cover and eventually arrives
at the summit.
Access to K2 or Knob 2 Trail: Follow Hwy 101
to the traffic lights and North Road in Gibsons.
Continue down North Road for 1.9 km (mi.) toward the Langdale
BC Ferry. From Langdale BC Ferry take a right and follow the Port
Mellon Hwy to Wharf Road. At the end of Wharf Road is the start
of the hike. |
