3.3km
Total Distance
390m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

From the old Forbidden Plateau ski area at the end of Forbidden Plateau Road above Courtenay, the trail climbs through forest and over rocky bluffs to the summit of Mount Becher, with views over the Comox Valley and Strathcona Park. About 3.3 km one way with some 390 m of climbing. This is bear country: carry bear spray and know how to use it.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Viewpoint · 2.2km
Path grade (SAC)
T2 · T3 for 1.6km
Surface
natural ground
Marked route
Vancouver Island Trail

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes