Mt Galiano | (also known as Dionisio Alcala Galiano Trail) |
Park: Mt Galiano, Galiano Island
3.0 km one way.
Terrain: Intermediate
|
Approximate
Elevations (in meters) |
|---|
| Start: | 20 | End: | 311 | | Minimum: | 20 | Maximum: | 311 | | Net Gain: | 291 | Cumulative Gain: | 291 |
|
|
Active Pass Drive Trailhead: (34 km from Saanich Hall, ferry required). Drive north from Victoria to Swartz Bay and catch the ferry to Sturdies Bay, Galiano Island. Drive 2.8km along Sturdies Bay Road to Georgeson Bay Rd. At this point the main road branches to the right and becomes Montague Rd, stay left and continue for another 2.8km to Active Pass Drive. Follow this for about 1/2km to the signed parking area on your right.
Uses
| Dayhike | 2 boot (moderate). | 2 hours round trip. | Suitable all year. |
Description
The initial portion of the route has quite a few roots, exercise caution as these can be very slippery when wet. After about 20 minutes you come across an old logging road, turn left and head up hill. At one point the road drops a little and there is a side-trail on your right, ignore this trail, it leads to an overgrown lookout. Continue on the road which does a 180 degree turn before passing a large cistern and then climbing to the summit.
Features
This trail features forests and views.
Hazards
- Conglomerate rock may be a hazard if it is in an area which can crumble (such as a cliff edge). The cliff is made up of conglomerate rock which could fail, stay back from the edge!
- some exposure (steep dropoffs)
The trail comes close to the edge of some cliffs.
Comments
Trail subject to closure in times of high fire hazard.
Last hiked:November 10, 2008
Other trails on Galiano Island
Trail-conditions
View trail condition reports for this trail.