Dave Farrant Trail to Blinkhorn Point

Route Description for Dave Farrant Trail to Blinkhorn Point

Hiking the Dave Farrant Trail to Blinkhorn Point is a great way to explore both the amazing rainforest and coastal landscapes that can be found on the northern part of Vancouver Island. Named after Dave Farrant, who cleared the lookout by chainsaw in the 1970s while dangling over the cliff, the route travels through the breathtaking forest atmosphere to arrive at the scenic Blinkhorn Point.

Setting out from the southeast corner of the Telegraph Cove Campground, follow the trail east as it heads into the dense forest and crosses over several small streams before arriving at the lookout. From here, hikers can enjoy a nice view to the north across the blue waters of the Johnstone Strait before continuing through the rugged rainforest to Blinkhorn Point. Once there, you can make your way across the peninsula for some more amazing views along the coast- just remember to check the tides in advance so you don’t get stranded! After taking in the breathtaking views, head back along the same route to return to the trailhead.