Hiking Trails · Quadra Island

Chinese Mountains Trail

A short, steep Quadra Island loop over the North and South Chinese Mountain bluffs, with a spur to Beeches Mountain.

Chinese Mountains Trailhead, Quadra Island, BCLocal listing · Campbell River Guide
The Lowdown

About Chinese Mountains Trail

The Chinese Mountains trailhead on Quadra Island is shared with the Beeches Mountain trail. The loop over the North and South peaks is about 4.2 km; adding Beeches Mountain makes a longer day. A connector trail links this network to Morte Lake. Check the Quadra Island trails map before you go.

On the Trail

Trail facts

Distance
About 4.2 km loop (7.5 km with Beech's Mountain)
Time
1.5–3 hours
Elevation gain
About 200 m (trailhead 120 m, North Peak 320 m)
Difficulty
Moderate
Trail type
Loop
Best season
Year-round
Trailhead
Off Hyacinth Bay Road, about 11 km from the Quathiaski Cove ferry

Times are for an average hiker. Check trail and road conditions before you go · Source: Quadra Island Trails.

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Getting there

Address
Chinese Mountains Trailhead, Quadra Island, BC, Quadra Island