Kusam Klimb Trail

Route Description for Kusam Klimb Trail

While the Kusam Klimb Trail is a fantastic hiking route with some truly spectacular views, it is also a lengthy and challenging route that will see you traverse a number of different terrain types and gain a considerable amount of elevation. Hikers should make sure to pack everything that they will need for the 21.6 km journey, including proper hiking footwear and hiking poles to help lessen the impact of the long descent. Additionally, bears are often spotted in the area, so make sure to bring bear spray and make plenty of noise along the trail.

Setting out from the parking area, make your way to the northeast along the road and turn right onto Ryan Road shortly after crossing Hammersley Creek. Follow along the route as it transitions from the road to a trail through the forest. Here, the trail will begin to climb uphill as you work your way along the south side of H’Kusam Mountain and loop around its eastern slope. Continue hiking uphill along the rocky terrain to gain some nice views across the rugged landscape of the island and the Johnstone Strait to the north. After passing by the optional trail to the left that leads up to the summit of the mountain, make your descent along the Stowe Creek Watershed to end up back at Sayward Road. Follow this to the south to return to the parking area where you began your journey along the Kusam Klimb Trail.