Saltery Bay and Rainy Day Lake Loop

Route Description for Saltery Bay and Rainy Day Lake Loop

Hiking the Saltery Bay and Rainy Day Lake Loop is a spectacular outdoor experience that will allow you to fully appreciate both the coastal landscapes and wonderfully forested interior regions that make the Sunshine Coast such a unique and beautiful place. The trail sets out from Saltery Bay and heads to the east, following closely along the coastline of the Jervis Inlet and passing by Rose Beach, Pirates Cove, and Ahlstrom Point in the process. When you reach Fairview Bay, the trail will turn more to the north and meander through the forest on the approach to Rainy Day Lake. Once there, you will be greeted by amazing views that sweep across the shimmering water and reflect the image of its heavily wooded shores. Continue along the edge of the lake and follow the trail that branches off to the southeast, to climb up to a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Strait of Georgia. From here, you will descend through the dense cover of the forest on the return portion of the trail that will bring you back to your starting point.