Pender Harbour : Mount Hallowell Trail
Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada travel tourism

Sunshine Coast parks, trails

Mount Hallowell Trail is a gem of a short hike that on a clear day, you can see forever in many different directions. The mountain's peak opens up to some fantastic views. In order to enjoy the scenery it involves a short 2 km hike (0.8 mi) through forests, past ponds and up some steep climbs. Depending on the fitness level it can take up to 1-2.5 hours to complete. The highlights include the views of course, but there is also the forests and an old water tower.

The Mount Hallowell Trail crawls through a forest with two eco climate zones, enabling a larger variety of trees to exist. Some areas, the mountain enjoys Douglas Fir and Red Cedar. The peak, on the other hand is rocky and deals more with the wind and rain so the hemlock and white pine trees are surviving, although distorted in their survival.

Mount Hallowell Trail views are breath taking, and on a clear day, completely captivating. Bring a set of binoculars, a camera and a good picnic for this adventure. The peak can sure entertain.

There are views of Pender Harbour, Ruby and Sakinaw Lakes. Adjust yourself and there are views of Vancouver Island and Texada Island. Take a walk and look out towards the northwest, there is the Hardy Islands, Jervis Inlet and Hotham Sound. Keep looking in all directions and more comes in view like Mt. Baker.

Once the peak is established there is another steep climb available. It is a supply trail leading up to the Mt. Hallowell Fire Watch Tower on the top of the northern peak of the Caren Range. Local associations are rehabilitating the Forest Watchtower and Supply Trail.

Access to Mount Hallowell Trail: Follow Hwy 101 north of Sechelt and turn right on Trout Lake Rd. Continue on Trout for about 12 km and at the junction stay left. At 18 -19 km. look for a red cable spool. Park and hike boys and girls.