Description

Family Walks and Hikes is an exciting new series of books written specifically for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. These accurate, attractive guides feature expertly curated routes, informative maps and colour photographs.

The second book in this sure to be popular new series assembles an impressive variety of walks and hikes for visitors and locals looking for unique, guided wanderings in the area between northern Nanaimo and Strathcona Park, including:

• Upper Myra Falls
• Karst Creek
• Quinsam River Beaver Ponds
• Bear Creek Nature Park
• Seal Bay
• Stotan (Stokum) Falls
• Lighthouse Country Regional Trail
• Horne Lake Caves
• Pacific Rim National Park Forest Trails
• Stamp River Falls and Angler's Trail
• Log Train Trail
• Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
• Englishman River Estuary
• Alberni Valley Lookout Trail
• Ammonite Falls Regional Trail

Ranging from charmingly easy to moderately challenging, these hikes are all accessible from reliable roads and popular staging areas. In addition, each hike is accompanied by a clear, colourful map, step by step directions and full-colour photographs.

Each route includes:

• detailed directions to trailheads
• colour maps and photographs
• seasonal information
• round-trip distances
• trail commentary
• difficulty ratings