I do believe that Maple Mountain is the best hiking spot in the mid-Island. It/s only a 40 minute drive south of Nanaimo and the views and meadows are spectacular. It also offers a choice of trails that can give you a long or a very long route. We probably did the longest today - 7 hours - well worth it.
We took the yellow route that hugs the water.
And really hugs it.
Then wound our way through a grove of giant arbutus to the pink trail. This trail is steep and climbs for 30 - 40 minutes to the top of the mountain with beautiful views all along the way.
From the top we came back down the blue trail all the way back to our parking spot.
We were tired - the dogs were tired - everyone was happy. Abby was especially pleased. At the beginning of the trail we picked up a border collie named Rufus who invited himself to join us. He fell in love with Abby and she with him. So - a good time was had by all.
Either snowshoeing tomorrow or Hugo - at the moment I am opting for Hugo.
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