Rick Peak Loop via Grass Lake Trail
9.6 mi
Distance
4 hrs 39 min
Time
terrain
1,427 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a difficult loop trail to Rick Peak in Sea to Sea Regional Park.
This trail goes by Charters River Salmon Interpretive Centre and Larkspur South.
Rick Peak can also be hiked as an out and back opposed to a loop.
Getting Started
Parking is off Sooke River Road at a gravel pullout next to Charters Creek Salmon Interpretative Center.
Taking Children
This is a tough hike for children under 10.
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
Did this hike on a very foggy, overcast Friday. Wasn't prepared for the usual soaking of my pants by the saturated salal. However, I found it a very satisfying hike that didn't take too long and presented an interesting diversity of vistas, except for the summit, due to the fog. The initial trail head I took was the HP Connector trail off of the Harrison trail. I'd have to say that I would recommend a GPS to do this hike as the trail is almost non-existent although well marked with flashing tape hanging from tree boughs. The return leg towards Grass Lake trail was beautiful but steep. Only a couple of times did I
need to resort to four limbs to complete the climb, most of the time I stayed on my feet without needing to use my hands. Route took me 2 and half hours. Part of my Sooke Hills Peak challenge effort.
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Public Tracks
There are no published trips for this hike. There are 4 private trips.
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