Nanaimo, Canada
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Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entrance
The views here are fantastic. Great hike which loops around near the end. Cool little are down near the water with interesting designs in the rocks. Definitely a must.
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This was an unexpected gem of a hike with beautiful scenery every step of the 5.1 km loop. The parking lot is relatively small in an industrial area beside the Duke Point ferry terminal and at first glance the walking area is hidden, but there's an underpass that takes hikers under the roadway coming out next to the water of the harbour facing Newcastle Island. The first kilometer of the walk is along a flat wide path which is suitable for individuals in wheelchairs or strollers. After that the path becomes more diverse with dirt paths, natural rock, and durable wooden stairs with handrails. There are approximately 100 stairs in each direction of the path broken up in various places. There are some hills but nothing too steep and there are some areas where there are tree roots through the pathway. Walkers with mobility or balance issues may wish to bring walking poles but most people will not have difficulties with this walk which I would characterize between easy and moderate. At the point you can see Nanaimo harbour, Duke Point harbour (and the ferries) and the mainland Coastal mountains ahead. It can be breezy and the natural rock terrain could be slippery when wet or frosty. There are no washrooms. Fast walkers can do the loop in an hour, but if you like to stop to take photos and walk slower it may take 2 hours. It's a beautiful spot and a great walk.
This park was magnificent, the perfect place to go when you have a couple hours to spare before catching a ferry at Duke Point. It's on the coast where the ocean meets the Nanaimo River. The freshwater and saltwater meet making beautiful ripples in the water. Will go again.
A nice, easy trail to stroll along (there are some stairs). Not uncommon to see otters and maybe seals and sealions, as well as great blue herons. Tip: Go at a super low tide and walk out in front of the water-carved sandstone (about a third of the way along the trail). It's an awesome site, especially in the spring when the rocks are in bloom (see photos).
It was good and surprisingly longer than I remember 15 years ago. Of course with trees, path (not wheelchair accessible) and sea wth beautiful rock formations and distance scenery of Nanaimo and mountains you have a pleasant walk. Thank you for the park
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