Outing #2 - A little blue, a little yellow and a little route finding between the two…

October 31, 2022

Crofton, BC

7.79 km / 397 m elevation gain / 2 hours, 23 minutes

Sunny day - approx 10 degrees

Starting from the end of Chilco Road in Crofton, you follow a forestry road into the woods of Maple Mountain, on its eastern side.  The wide road eventually leads you to a sign post that directs you to the start of the Blue Trail and its sister, the Yellow Trail.

Both of these trails were created through a works grant for forestry staff when the industry was in troubled times in the 90’s.  They have stood the test of time, and offer a great trail connectivity from Crofton to Maple Bay, offering views that aren’t duplicated elsewhere.

The Blue Trail, takes you up the slow, and gives you “peaks” of the coastline below it.  The Yellow Trail, dives down to the coast and gives you undulating views of the ocean, Crofton, Saltspring Island and Maple Bay as it winds along.

Both trails are rated Blue overall, no huge strenuous climbs, but lots of either rooted or rocky short spicy climbs and descents to make sure you watch your footing while at the same time trying to take in the views.

The hike today is a half ‘n half hike.  Out on the Blue Trail to approx the mid-point.  Then following

flagging / spray paint markings (mostly) down to the Yellow Trail.  A quick jump out to a mid-way viewpoint and then back to Crofton and the start of the hike.