Saltery Bay and Rainy Day Lake Loop
Saltery Bay and Rainy Day Lake Loop

Saltery Bay and Rainy Day Lake Loop

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Saltery Bay and Rainy Day Lake Loop

Saltery Bay and Rainy Day Lake Loop

Distance: 11.4mi
Elevation: 3,615ft
Time: 6.5-9h

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The Saltery Bay and Rainy Day Lake Loop is an 11.4mi lollipop hiking route near Powell River, BC, that will take you along the Sunshine Coast before heading inland to the scenic shores of Rainy Day Lake. Along the trail, you will experience the beautiful coastal landscape before hiking through a stunning forest setting to the picturesque waters of the lake, where you can gaze across the calm water at the heavily wooded mountain slopes of the surrounding area. If you are looking to turn this into an overnight trip, there are several cabins along the route that can be booked in advance.

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Getting there

To get to the trailhead for the Saltery Bay and Rainy Day Lake Loop from Powell River, make your way south along BC-101 for 19.0mi. Turn left on Rainy Day Lake Road, where you will find the parking area in 656ft.

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When to do

March-October

Backcountry Campsites

No

Pets allowed

Yes - On Leash

Family friendly

Older Children only

Route Signage

Average

Crowd Levels

Low

Route Type

Lollipop


Saltery Bay and Rainy Day Lake Loop
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Saltery Bay and Rainy Day Lake Trail Description

Hiking the Saltery Bay and Rainy Day Lake Loop is a spectacular outdoor experience that will allow you to fully appreciate both the coastal landscapes and wonderfully forested interior regions that make the Sunshine Coast such a unique and beautiful place. The trail sets out from Saltery Bay and heads to the east, following closely along the coastline of the Jervis Inlet and passing by Rose Beach, Pirates Cove, and Ahlstrom Point in the process. When you reach Fairview Bay, the trail will turn more to the north and meander through the forest on the approach to Rainy Day Lake. Once there, you will be greeted by amazing views that sweep across the shimmering water and reflect the image of its heavily wooded shores. Continue along the edge of the lake and follow the trail that branches off to the southeast, to climb up to a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Strait of Georgia. From here, you will descend through the dense cover of the forest on the return portion of the trail that will bring you back to your starting point.

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