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George Hill Park-Port Washington Loop (PIPRC) • Last hiked by RP: March 2026 • Loop • STRENUOUS to the George Hill summit; MODERATE otherwise • MAP • Trailhead post on south corner of Walden and Ogden Rds • Trailhead Coordinates: 48.81972, -123.32062 • 4.3 km (approx. 2.7 mi) • Allow at least 1.5 hrs • Highest Elevation: 123 m/404 ft (Gain: 121 m/approx. 397 ft) • Parking spots on Ogden Road • Amenities: Bike racks, four resting benches (permanent binoculars at summit bench) • NO pit toilets or fresh water • Birders: 96 species seen since 2016 (eBird) • Highlights/Notes: Half a dozen spectacular high-peak lookouts and a wide variety of plants • Best time of year: Anytime.

 

Mount Menzies Double Loop Trail (GINPR) • Last hiked by RP: April 2026 • Double Loop with short Up & Back • MODERATE • MAP • Trailhead Coordinates: 48.78782, -123.25679 • 3.5 km (approx. 2.2 mi) return • 90 mins • Highest Elevation: 124 m/407 ft (Gain: 31 m/approx. 102 ft) • At the end of Hooson Road • Parking for a dozen motor vehicles around Hooson Road cul-de-sac • Amenities: Traihead post, bike rack • NO pit toilets, fresh water, or ocean access • Birders: 22 species seen since 2025 (eBird) • Highlights/Notes:  Gradual uphill to the Crooked Tree Lookout and a stunning 180 degree views of neighbouring SGIs/great picnic spot; wonderful wildflower array along Out & Back section; mostly good footing, roots and rocks on the final downhill section • Best time of year: Anytime, unless you’re partial to seeing wildlflowers, then late-April thru May. 

 

Oaks Bluff Up & Back (PIPRC) • Last hiked by RP: May 2026 • Up & Back • MODERATE • MAP • Trailhead Coordinates: 48.75129, -123.26477 • 1.37 km (.85 mi) return • 30-40 mins • Highest Elevation: 123 m/404 ft (Gain: 36 m/approx. 118 ft) • Off Pirates Road, across from the Bonin Blueberry Farm • Amenities: Four parking spots, bike rack, Southern Resident orca art sign, four benches, picnic table, binoculars • NO pit toilets, fresh water, or ocean access • Highlights/Notes: A short climb to one of the best views and picnic spots in the Southern Gulf Islands and maybe the world (see photo above); possible sightings of orca, Humpbacks, Harbour seals, and Turkey vultures • Best time of year: Anytime.

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Roe Islet Trail, Roesland (GINPR) • Last hiked by RP: April 2026 • Out & Back • EASY • MAP • Trailhead Coordinates: 48.79386, -123.30683 • 1.23 km (approx. 3/4 mi) • 30 mins • Highest Elevation: 11 m/36 ft (Gain: 11 m/approx. 36 ft) • Parking lot on the west side of the road at the Roesland sign • Amenities: GINPR/Parks Canada office, information board, picnic tables and bench, bathrooms, bike rack, dock, historic artifacts, Pender Islands Museum • No fresh water • Dogs on leash • Birders: 100 species seen since 2015 (eBird​) • Highlights/Notes: Spring offers an abundance of wildflowers; tasting the orchard’s fruit in late summer/early fall • Best time of year: Anytime, but the ocean tide must be 2.7 metres (9 feet) or lower to cross the beach to Roe Islet. 

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Roe Lake Loop Trail (GINPR) • Last hiked by RP: February 2026 • Loop with Out & Back at start • MODERATE • MAP • Trailhead Coordinates: 48.78692, -123.30863 • 2.8 km (approx. 1.7 mi) • 60 min • Highest Elevation: 178 m/584 ft (Gain: 120 m/approx. 394 ft) • Parking along Shingle Bay Road near trailhead sign (dirt/gravel road) • Amenities: GINPR info sign, bike rack, multiple trail map signs • NO pit toilets or fresh water • Dogs on leash • Birders: 105 species seen since 2016 (eBird​) • Highlights/Notes: Wonderful mountain lake with diverse array of plant life (Stories: Why is the Western redcedar referred to as the Tree of Life?; loop portion more challenging on the south side; locals have been swimming in the lake for years (west and north side access), but a recent Blue-green-algae GINPR public health advisory has curtailed this • Best time of year: Anytime; the east end of the loop trail can be mucky during rainy season.