Restore Your Nature Deficit

Level: Beginner

Duration:1 - 2 Hours

Distance: 2.5km

Elevation Gain: 0

A great hike for beginners or families with young children, the river trail hike is an easy, flat hike that leaves directly from the Outpost. The trail winds along the Bedwell River though lush, mossy rainforest and over cedar boardwalks; the same path that early explorers took en-route to discovering gold in the river’s sandy shallows. Option to be combined with other hikes.

Level: Beginner

Duration:1 - 2 Hours

Distance: 2.5km

Elevation Gain: 0

An easy loop hike, the Tent in the Tree/Guppy’s route is a great addition to the River Trail for those looking to trek and explore a little longer and hear about more of the history of the Bedwell Valley. Discover the famous Tent in a Tree and prospector Walter Guppy’s abandoned cabin as you traverse through the rainforest.

Level: Beginner

Duration:1 - 2 Hours

Distance: 1km

Elevation Gain: 0

Newly designed and added to the trail roster in 2017, the Chum trail combines a beautiful boardwalk hike through the rainforest with a mellow trek on a well-maintained gravel trail up the Bedwell Valley. The route follows the resort’s salmon spawning channel, offering a great opportunity to learn more about the resort’s ongoing salmon habitat restoration projects.

Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Duration:1 - 2 Hours

Distance: 0.8km

Elevation Gain: 24-30 meters

The Bedwell Falls hike begins with a easy drive or bike ride to the suspension bridge, followed by a 1-2 hour roundtrip hike to the falls. The hike has minimal elevation gain, but it does offer some rocky sections and challenging descents that might not be suitable for inexperienced hikers.

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Duration: 2 - 3 Hours

Distance: 2km

Elevation Gain: 167 meters

The trek to Penny Falls is one of the most popular and challenging hikes offered on property. Located a short drive or bike ride up the valley, the trail follows Penny Creek past a variety of incredible viewpoints, a historic gold mine (recently discovered in 2018), swimming holes and waterfalls. The trail features steep and rocky sections that require scrambling and the assistance of ropes. 

Level: Intermediate

Duration: 4 - 6 Hours

Distance: 3km

Elevation Gain: 30 meters

Located in the geographic heart of Clayoquot Sound, the Ursus Valley is home to stunning old growth forest and beautiful cascades, offering endless pristine wilderness to be explored. The Ursus hike is a full day adventure that begins with a river crossing, via raft or wading, to reach the trailhead on the other side of the Bedwell River. The hike has minimal elevation gain but covers substantial distance, with plenty of opportunities to capture unique photos. 

Level: Beginner

Duration: 1.5-2.5 hours

Distance: 2.4km to 4.2km

Elevation Gain: 0 

Located on neighbouring Meares Island, the Big Tree Trail offers an opportunity to see some of the largest old growth spruce, hemlock, and western cedar trees trees in British Columbia; some of which are more than 1,000 years old. The trail is accessed via a 40-minute boat ride from the resort. This hike is a great activity to combine with a marine wildlife-viewing excursion and/or a trip to Tofino Village.

Level: Advanced

Duration: 5 -7 hours

Distance: 7km 

Elevation Gain: 730 

Lone Cone trail, also located on Meares Island, is the most challenging hike offered, as the trail climbs more than 700 meters in 3.3km. After a 35-minute boat ride from the resort, guests and guide are dropped off at the Lone Cone dock and begin making their way to the trailhead.