Mount Gardner SW Trail
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Route Description for Mount Gardner SW Trail
Although less popular than the standard route to the summit, the Mount Gardner SW Trail is a great way to gain a different perspective of Bowen Island and the mountain itself. The trail climbs sharply uphill along a series of switchbacks that will take you up the heavily forested summit of the mountain. Pushing a bit further past the summit will yield some amazing panoramic views from the wooden platform that stretch out to the mainland and across the Strait of Georgia toward Vancouver Island to the west. After taking in the views, carefully make your way back along the same trail to return to the trailhead.
Getting to the Mount Gardner SW Trail Trailhead
To reach the parking area for the Mount Gardner SW Trail from the Snug Cove Ferry Terminal, head west on Bowen Island Trunk Road for 2461ft and continue straight onto Grafton Road. Follow this for 3.8km and turn left to stay on the same road for another 328ft. Make a right onto Adams Road and follow it for 1.1mi, before turning right onto Bowen Bay Road. After 656ft, turn right onto Westside Road and follow it for 1312ft. Make a left onto Laura Road and you will find the trailhead straight ahead in 820ft.Route Information
When to do:
Year-Round
Backcountry Campsites:
No
Pets allowed:
Yes
Family friendly:
No
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
Moderate
Route Type:
Out and back
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