Exploring Quadra
Hiking
Take a Guided Hike...
Self Directed Adventure Hikes...
There are many well maintained hiking trails on Quadra Island, thanks to the volunteers of the Quadra Island Trails Committee. Hikes range from moderate to challenging, and vary in length, from a couple of hours to over six. The Trails Committee produces a trails map, available at the Heriot Bay Inn gift shop and several other locations. This affordable map has details about the many hiking trails of Quadra Island. .
Enjoy hiking Quadra Island... there is so much to explore! A few of Quadra's great hikes are listed below.
Shellalligan Pass
Located on the east side of Quadra Island, encounter terrain form fern carpeted forests to clam strewn beaches with the opportunity of viewing a variety of plant and wildlife species.
Morte Lake
This is forest and lake country. Enjoy a lakeside picnic and maybe a swim in the crystal clear water, as you circumnavigate Morte Lake.
Chinese Mountains
A popular hike: picnic above soaring eagles with a spectacular view of Rebecca Spit and the Discovery Passage. This is an incredible orientation to the geography of Quadra Island.
Maude Island
A long hike (6 hours), journeying overland to Maude Island. Here you can view spectacular tidal action and picnic above the stunning view.
Have a great hike, and a great time on Quadra Island!
