Mt Finlayson

Park: Goldstream Provincial Park

Map

Sooke: 92B/5

2.0 km one way.

Terrain: Rough

Elevations (in meters)
StartEndMinimumMaximumGain
0 419 0 419 419

Goldstream Trailhead: (18 km from Saanich Hall). Drive west from Victoria on Highway #1 to Goldstream park. Park in the main parking lot. (A $3 parking fee is charged.)

Uses

Dayhike3 boot (moderate).3 hours round trip.Suitable all year.

Description

Walk east across the bridge on Finlayson Arm Road, the trail begins on your right a short distance after the bridge. Take the stairs up and continue along taking the first fork to your left (up). Continue to a rock wash and head up the wash (again to your left).

In 2003 development of a golf course in the Skirt Mountain area has marred the views from this trail. A housing development is also in the works. :(

Features

This trail features forests, rivers and views.

Hazards

There is some minor scrambling up rocks which can be very slippery if wet.

Trail-conditions

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