Popular Day Hikes 4 by Theo Dombrowski

Author:Theo Dombrowski
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-77160-008-8
Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books
Published: 2014-05-13T04:00:00+00:00

The most popular swimming spot is next to the suspension bridge (3)

The suspension bridge runs directly by the most popular swimming spot close to two alternate parking areas (3)

17. Mount Horne

Giant old-growth forest followed by a varied route to mossy bluffs with excellent views of Cameron Lake, Wesley Ridge, Mt. Arrowsmith, Mt. Klitsa and the whole Alberni Valley.

12 km return

High point: 910 m

Height gain: ~725 m

Moderate / strenuous

April to November (depending on snowcover)

Start: Cathedral Grove, the starting point of this hike, is located on Highway 4 about 500 m east of Cameron Lake. Park at Cathedral Grove and enter the MacMillan Provincial Park trails on the north side of the road (right-hand side if you’re driving toward Port Alberni).

Difficulty: The trail varies considerably. Currently it is popular mostly with hiking clubs and locals, though word of its attractions is spreading quickly. The path along a dirt slope just below and above railway tracks is subject to erosion. While not dangerous, the loose dirt can be slippery without well-treaded boots. Most of the user-made trail is clear and signposted/flagged. The section along the old logging road is easy. The flagged route to the summit requires keeping alert to the route. A little scrambling is necessary at some points, but there are no exposed or dangerous drops. Some people use the trail year round, since the avalanche danger in winter is low.

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