Popular Day Hikes: Vancouver Island selects routes from across the island for hikers who want practical day trips without sorting through every possible trail. Destinations include Carmanah Walbran, Matheson Lake to Roche Cove, Mount Finlayson, Gowlland Tod Provincial Park, Jocelyn Peak Loop, Skutz Falls Loop, Stocking and Heart lakes, Haslam Trail, Top Bridge and the Englishman River, Mount Arrowsmith and the lakes of Forbidden Plateau.
Routes range from relatively easy walks to more demanding mountain hikes, with access generally from established roads. Each outing includes a clear map, step-by-step directions, colour photographs, trailhead information, seasonal guidance, round-trip distance, trail commentary and a difficulty rating.
The guide is intended for visitors and local hikers planning day trips across Vancouver Island. Its focus is practical route selection, giving readers a varied collection of coastal, forest and mountain walks in one portable volume.