Hiking trail; Views
LENGTH/TIME: 2km/30mins
HIGHLIGHTS: Panoramic views of Sechelt Inlet and the Strait of Georgia from the summit. An ancient yellow cedar stump, aged at 1736 years is in the area.
ACCESS:
Take Hwy 101, 11km north of Sechelt. At the bottom of the long downhill stretch just before Halfmoon Bay, turn right onto Trout Lake Road. Proceed up this logging road and at the main junction at kilometer 12, keep right. After approximately 3km, you’ll pass a spur road on the left, which leads to Lyon Lake. Pass this turn off and continue a few more meters to the steep spur on the right, which leads to Caren Peak. This spur is passable with four wheel drive. The steep spur flattens out after 100m and proceeds to the east side of the Caren Range. From the end of the spur, take a skid road off to the left that leads through a clear-cut to the summit.
TERRAIN: A summit trail to the highest point of the Caren Range and the Sechelt Peninsula at 1259m (4130ft.)
ByPosted By: vibram cowboy
- Tue Dec 17 12:06:04 EST 2002
Upsidesteep enough to get a workout great views from summit inside Spipiyus Park
Downsidened good tires to travel over sharp rock road surface lookout for numerous water bars go well prepared to route find, no markings
Commentpick a good day for this nice short hike
ByPosted By: hmb
- Tue Dec 18 02:44:07 EST 2001
Not Rated
Commentnot a winter trail In the winter you need a significant 4x4 to get beyond 5-6 km from Hwy 101. Even then you'll be skiing soon.
The directions don't mention that you turn left off Trout Lake Rd. onto the Halfmoon Bay-Carlson FSR just after you go under the power line at about 3km from Hwy 101. (Trout Lake Rd. curves to the right, the FSR goes straight ahead)
Posted By: vibram cowboy
