Beechey Head

Overview

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This hike follows the Coast Trail in East Sooke Regional Park from Aylard Farm to Beechey Head. Along the way are mixed conifer forest, rocky points, a white-gray beach, ancient Indian petroglyphs and beautiful views of the coast along the Juan de Fuca Strait. You may see seabirds, sea lions and other wildlife. The hike can be shortened by turning back early at one of several junctions or extended by continuing further along the Coast Trail.

Stats

3.7 mi 300 ft 1.7 hr

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Map

90% loop itinerary

Features

Look forward to

views

good

oceans

good

forest

good

cliffs

okay

arches

okay

Challenges

Be prepared for

rough surface

rough trail

scrambling

some beginner

slippery surface

some mild

mud

mild

crowds

mild

Difficulty

Intermediate

Difficulty

Suitable for

intermediate

beg

int

adv

exp

Getting there

Planning your trip

open accessmay - sepany vehicle

Dogs

Are dogs allowed?

http://www.eastsookepark.com/

http://www.eastsookepark.com/directions.htm

http://www.crd.bc.ca/parks/eastsooke/

http://www.crd.bc.ca/parks/eastsooke/documents/eastsookebrochure.pdf

http://www.crd.bc.ca/parks/documents/RP_website_ES_CLR.pdf

See pp 13-18, Hiking Vancouver Island, 2003, Cowan & Cowan

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