Mt Bolduc (Honeymoon Bay) - Retreads
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 5.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,359 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Difficult
- Elevation loss
- 2,359 ft
- Max elevation
- 3,174 ft
- TrailRank
- 64
- Min elevation
- 3,174 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Moving time
- 2 hours 58 minutes
- Time
- 4 hours 17 minutes
- Coordinates
- 1722
- Uploaded
- November 7, 2019
- Recorded
- November 2019
near Gordon River, British Columbia (Canada)
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Itinerary description
The Memorial is interesting and the views on the way up to it and at the summit are spectacular.
This is a strenuous hike, uphill all the way with an average grade of 14%. It is along a decomissioned logging road, which gets progressively rougher as you ascend.
Be aware that the weather at the summit can be significantly different than down by Lake Cowichan. Bring wet weather gear and a warm jacket etc. in the fall/winter/spring and extra water in the summer.
The Retreads Hiking Club gives this hike an AVA rating of 4B.
Looking for a hike in the Cowichan Valley? Or, looking for hiking companions? Google "Retreads Hiking Club CVRD".
Directions to the trailhead from Honeymoon Bay (distances are approximate):
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1) Follow South Shore Road past the March Meadows Golf Course to the stop sign.
2) Turn left and follow the road to the first right, the intersection with the Gordon River M/L road.
3) Turn right onto Gordon River M/L.
4) Follow Gordon River M/L for 14 KM to intersection with Mount Bolduc Forest Service Road.
5) Turn right onto Mount Bolduc Forest Service Road.
6) Follow for 4.1 KM to wide area in road and park.
CAUTION: this is and active logging area. When driving logging roads, do so with your lights on and yield to logging trucks.
Waypoints
Car park
1,286 ft
A safe place to park
One of the difficulties of this hike is finding a place to park your vehicle that is safe and does not block the logging road. It is certainly possible to drive further up the road and park but the road narrows as it goes making it more difficult to park safely.
Information point
Photo
2,359 ft
Alternate Parking Lot
In previous hikes to Bolduc we have parked here. There is still SOME parking here but if you can't park here there is no alternative. DO NOT park blocking the road. Beyond this point only high clearance 4WD vehicle recommended!
Intersection
Photo
3,120 ft
The Memorial Site
This is a war grave. Take Nothing & Leave Only Your Respect! The poppy tree is adorned with poppies that visitors have brought to the site.
Panorama
3,192 ft
View looking SE
You can see the white tip of Mt Baker in Washington State poking up over the nearer mountains to the right of the hiker's head
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