Mount Gardner Hikers Trail

Trekking up the Mount Gardner Hikers Trail is a great way to explore an alternate route to the summit and gain a different perspective of the mountain and Bowen Island in general. The route sets out from the trailhead and splits off to the right on a path away from the main trail. The initial stretch of this route climbs steeply uphill along an old logging road and consists of loose gravel and larger rocks, so make sure to watch your footing. Eventually, the path transitions to a dirt trail and passes through an amazing stretch of old-growth forest on the way up to the summit viewing platform. Once there, you will have a commanding view that sweeps west across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island and east towards mainland BC and the city of Vancouver. After taking in the views, head back along the trail to return to the starting point.