Difficulty
Easy

Take a stroll along this 1.9-km loop trail in Sayward, British Columbia. Typically rated as easy, it takes about 30 minutes to complete. Ideal for a leisurely walk with the dogs, this trail offers a quiet experience with few other visitors.

Difficulty 
Easy 

Take a stroll along this 1.3-km out-and-back trail near Sayward, British Columbia. Typically rated as easy, it takes about 15 minutes to complete. Ideal for a leisurely walk, this trail offers a quiet experience with few other visitors.

A short film by Ron C showcasing the Salmon River Estuary Trail.

Difficulty 
Moderate 

Waypoint 3 
Waterfall 

Explore this 4.5-km out-and-back trail near Sayward, British Columbia. Typically regarded as a challenging route, it takes about 2 hours and 23 minutes to complete. Ideal for hiking, this trail offers a peaceful experience with few other visitors.

Difficulty 
Moderate 

Waypoint 1 
Beach 

Explore this 5.3-km out-and-back trail in Sayward, British Columbia. Often rated as moderately challenging, it typically takes about 1 hour and 53 minutes to complete. This trail is ideal for birding, hiking, and walking, and you’re likely to find it quiet with few other visitors. Good footwear and walking sticks come in handy traversing over the loose shale. The trail ends at an old settlement community with signs of collapsed buildings not yet totally reclaimed by nature.

A short film by Paul Sanders showcasing the Port H’Kusam Trail.

Difficulty 
Easy 

Discover this 1.0-km out-and-back trail near Sayward, British Columbia, an easy route that typically takes around 16 minutes to complete. Perfect for hiking, this trail offers a peaceful experience with few other visitors.

A short film by Life of a Chihuahua showcasing the Dalrymple Creek Trail.

Difficulty 
Challenging 

Explore this 22.0-km loop trail near Sayward, British Columbia, known for being a challenging route. While it’s a popular spot for birding and hiking, you can still find solitude most times of the day. The best months to visit are from March through October.

The Kusam Klimb Trail is a rugged and adventurous loop that ascends Mt. H’Kusam and descends through the Stowe Creek watershed. This challenging yet rewarding route features steep elevation, winding through dense forest before opening up to breathtaking 360-degree views of the mountains and ocean. Visitors recommend parking at Sabre Rd. The trail is generally well-marked.

Mt. H’Kusam is situated in Sayward, about 75 kilometers north of Campbell River along the Inland Island Highway (Hwy 19). The trailhead can be found off Sabre Road, 2 kilometers from the Heritage Hall on Sayward Road. Follow the pavement uphill until it curves to the right, then take a left. You’ll see a trail sign on the right and a parking lot for hikers on the left.

The Kusam Klimb has evolved into an extreme endurance race every June. Learn more at Coastline Endurance Running.

A short film by Matt Cecill commemerating the Kusam Klimb and trail maker Bill West-Sells.