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03/23/2019
The trailhead at the Belcarra Picnic Area.
Tam McTavish
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03/23/2019
The first section can be a little confusing, but look for signage. The trail starts in the woods.
Tam McTavish
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Follow the trail through the forest to a road. Cross at the next set of signs.
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Here the official trailhead begins.
Tam McTavish
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03/23/2019
The trail starts uphill on the gravel.
Tam McTavish
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03/23/2019
The road sinks away behind you.
Tam McTavish
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03/23/2019
It's a bit of a hill at first, but it's wide and pleasant with lots of shade.
Tam McTavish
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03/23/2019
The route zigs and zags upward.
Tam McTavish
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03/23/2019
This gains a bit of a ridge for a short distance.
Tam McTavish
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03/23/2019
After the ridge, the trail drops down.
Tam McTavish
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03/23/2019
The deeper you hike, the older the forest, with green witch's hair on the trees.
Tam McTavish
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Trailside creativity.
Tam McTavish
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03/23/2019
The trail descends before reaching a mossy headwall and a brief climb back onto a ridge.
Tam McTavish
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03/23/2019
The trees are more dispersed here, allowing for great views.
Tam McTavish
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And again, the trail descends. Here the trail is at its worst, pebbly and a bit loose. For those with difficulties walking, it will be the most challenging.
Tam McTavish
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03/23/2019
The hill ends with an outhouse and the Cosy Cove beach.
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Jug Island sits just across the bay.
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Return whence you came on the trail, which starts steep once more.
Tam McTavish
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On the return, the views are a little better on the ridge.
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Back to the "knubbly" section.
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The first ridge has a bit of a stair climb to make it easy to pass through.
Tam McTavish
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There is no lack of beautiful forest here.
Tam McTavish
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03/23/2019
Walking back at dusk.