Mount Prevost Trail
The trek up Mount Prevost follows an 11.9 km lollipop hiking route that climbs uphill along Bings Creek to reach an amazing viewpoint from the rocky summit of the mountain. Along the trail, you will hike through a beautiful stretch of forest and follow along the rushing waters of the creek before turning northeast for a light scramble to the summit. Although challenging, this hike is not overly technical, and there are ropes installed near the summit to help hikers reach the top of the peak.
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Route Description for Mount Prevost Trail
With steep forested trails and a rocky push up to the summit viewpoint, the Mount Prevost trail is a fantastic hiking route south of Nanaimo that will allow you to enjoy a commanding view over the breathtaking Vancouver Island landscape. The trail sets out from the parking area and heads north alongside the flowing water of Bings Creek through stretches of scenic forest and open clearings. As you approach the base of the mountain, the trail will deviate away from the creek and turn northeast to begin a much steeper climb uphill. Working your way up to the summit of Mount Prevost, there will be some rope installations to help you traverse the rocky terrain. Once at the mountaintop lookout, you will have an amazing sightline that sweeps across the vibrant green and rugged terrain of southern Vancouver Island. Work your way around the loop at the summit to descend along the backside of the mountain and meet back up with the main trail. From there, you can retrace your steps along Bings Creek to return to the trailhead.
Getting to the Mount Prevost Trail Trailhead
To access the Mount Prevost trailhead from Duncan, drive northwest on BC-1 for 3.6 km and turn left onto Cowichan Valley Highway/BC-18. After 3.6 km, turn right on Drinkwater Road, and follow it for 650 m to reach the trailhead.
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