Ah, Keeha Bay! So worth it driving the bumpy, muddy or dusty logging road and hiking the muddy, rough trail to get there.
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The trailhead starts near Bamfield and is technically part of the West Coast Trail. |
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We camped at the east end of Keeha Beach near the creek. |
We started hiking about 3 p.m. on Friday, under sunny skies and perfect temperatures for hiking. The trail, which is never dry, was wetter than usual, and although there is some boardwalk a lot of the trail is lacking in upgrades. I hope it stays that way, or the route will become more popular.


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Susann preparing to descend the tsunami dune about 100 meters from the beach. The dune was likely left by a huge earthquake (8.7-9.2) that hit the west coast in 1700 A.D. |
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Enjoying the fire Friday night. |
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Our tents along the beach |
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Thistle |
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Cinquefoil |
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Strawberry |
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Rosy owl clover |
We rambled east of the camp on Saturday morning.

We took a rugged trail across the headlands towards Pachena Bay.

And came out to a beautiful bay.


With beautiful tidal pools.

Saturday afternoon we headed west from camp towards Cape Beale.

Before long the walking became more difficult.

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A beautiful clump of Indian Paintbrush |

This sea arch was just east of our camp.

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Maidenhair fern |
A father and son were camped the other side of the creek and came out to play at dusk.




We returned Sunday morning, still enjoying the beautiful weather!

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Cinquefoil near the end of the trail. |
Rugged terrain, but beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks Wally. A very photogenic place!
DeleteThanks for taking us there (in photos) John. What rich colours Mother Nature left to photograph. Arlene
ReplyDeleteThanks Arlene. My pleasure.
DeleteWhat a beautiful sister I have! The photo of Sussann descending tyhe dune is stunning! All of your compositions are spectacular John. Looks like it was a memorable trip :)
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