Mount Washington offers a number of exceptional trails for hikers of all levels of ability. Hikers who reach the summit, via advanced trail or chairlift, are rewarded by spectacular, 360-degree views of Strathcona Provincial Park, the Comox Glacier, Mount Arrowsmith, the Strait of Georgia and Mount Baker in Washington State.
Interpretive signs along the higher routes identify the unique flora and fauna found in this "mile-high" alpine.
Trails of Note
Easy Trails
- Lodge Trails and Memory Lane each ramble a pleasant 0.4 km (0.25
mi) on bark mulch from the base of the mountain, perfect for a brief
nature stroll.
Intermediate Trails
- Top of the World Trails, found at the top of the chairlift, are a quick yet invigorating 0.7 km (0.4 mi).
- Linton’s Trail is an energizing, 2.1 km (1.3 mi) route.
Advanced Trails
- Giv’r Trail challenges hikers for a steep 1.3 km (0.8 mi).
- Hikers who climb the rugged West Summit Ridge Trail to the summit are rewarded by spectacular, 360-degree views.
Hiking Nearby
Strathcona, Vancouver Island's largest provincial park, is home to
diverse hiking trails that range from pleasant 20-minute rambles
through forest to challenging, multi-day hiking and mountaineering
routes for the more adventurously inclined.