{"id":45,"date":"2016-09-11T18:01:38","date_gmt":"2016-09-12T01:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.victoriatrails.com\/blog\/?p=45"},"modified":"2016-09-11T18:01:38","modified_gmt":"2016-09-12T01:01:38","slug":"hikes-worth-driving-to-tofino-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.victoriatrails.com\/blog\/hikes-worth-driving-to-tofino-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Hikes Worth Driving to Tofino For"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of Vancouver Island\u2019s most popular and beautiful destinations is Tofino and once you have visited, it is easy to see why. The land is diverse with lush rainforest, magnificent beaches and incredible hiking trails with opportunity to see wildlife from many of the viewing areas available.<\/p>\n

For those who have not been to Tofino, the drive from Victoria takes about 4 hours and 15 minutes. Drive north on the Trans Canada Highway #1 for 104 kms and then use the right 2 lanes to turn slightly right onto Highway 19. After another 48.7 kms take the exit onto Highway 60 to Port Alberni, merge onto Memorial Rd\/ Highway 4 W, and turn right onto Pacific Rim Hwy. This will lead you onto Campbell St. which is the main road through the town of Tofino. There are many beautiful places to stay in both Tofino and Ucluelet ranging from camping to resorts.<\/p>\n

Lone Cone<\/h2>\n

The longest of our suggested Tofino hikes is Lone Cone<\/a>. Located on Meares Island, to get to Lone Cone, you must have some way of water transport. The Tofino Water Taxi can be hired for approximately $40 per person return and takes about 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

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Although the distance is 7kms, it is the terrain that makes this hike a challenging one. The extraordinary mountain hike ascends 700-metres in just over 1.5 kms so it is suggested to be prepared at this fitness level. Wear sturdy footwear as there can be muddy and slippery sections as well as places where you need to climb over and around large roots and fallen trees. The beginning climb is relatively easy until you hit the point of the massive elevation gain headed up the mountain side. There are openings in the trees to take advantage of the spectacular views. There are multiple viewpoints once you have reached the top to look out over Clayoquot Sound. Upon your return down the steep mountain, use caution as it can be easy to lose your footing in the loose gravel and slippery trails. Once you have reached the bottom, take in the views of your accomplishment.<\/p>\n

Canso Plane Crash Site<\/h2>\n

In February, 1945, shortly after takeoff, a Royal Canadian Air Force Canso 11007 crashed on the hillside near Radar Hill. A crew of 12 people were on board and all 12 survived with a few broken bones, cuts and bruises.<\/p>\n

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