Near Mount Killam
View of Howe Sound and mountains of Howe Sound Crest (Brunswick, Harvey, Lions) from Mount Killam.
Near Mount Killam
Filling up water after leaving logging road on way up to Mount Killam.
Near Mount Killam
Funny stump decorated with moss (and glasses!) on Mount Killam Trail.
Near Mount Killam
Camp spot at viewpoint on Mount Killam

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Mount Killam

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A short ferry ride from Vancouver, this classic hike on Gambier Island in Howe Sound has excellent views from the peak.
8.8
mi
Distance
3,421
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
8.83mi
Distance
3,421ft
Elevation Gain
3,421ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
2,769ft
High Point
-1ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
This hike on Gambier Island is low elevation (844m) and easy to get to from Horseshoe Bay. Once on the actual trail, it is extremely well marked and easy to follow. There is a great viewpoint about 20 minutes before the summit that is better than the summit itself.Exit the ferry and take a left at the Canada Post mailboxes. Continue on this road for about 2.5 km and take a right on the new logging road. There is a sign that says "lakes" to the left, but you'll actually want to go right. Continue for about 800m. There will be a junction with another logging road. The trailhead is on the left, with some flagging around but this is difficult to see. From here, the Mt. Killiam Trail is well marked and easy to follow.

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