Malaspina Switchback Trail
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Route Description for Malaspina Switchback Trail
Hiking the Malaspina Switchback Trail is a fun adventure that will take you along the beautiful Sunshine Coast for some amazing views over the water while getting some great exercise in the process. The trail sets out from the parking area and heads into a thick stretch of temperate rainforest that is bordered by the Powell River to the south. Follow along the trail as it skirts alongside the river and leads you to a more exposed part of the trail along the coast. As the path turns to the northwest, you will have an amazing sightline that stretches out across the Strait of Georgia towards the Texada and Vancouver islands. When you have reached the end of the trail, make your way back along the same route to return to the trailhead.
Getting to the Malaspina Switchback Trail Trailhead
To reach the Malaspina Switchback trailhead from Powell River, head north on Marine Avenue for 0.0mi and you will find the trailhead on the left immediately after the bridge crossing.Route Information
When to do:
March-October
Backcountry Campsites:
No
Pets allowed:
No
Family friendly:
Yes
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
Moderate
Route Type:
Out and back
Malaspina Switchback Trail Elevation Graph
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