Moderate
4.6
(10)
59
hikers
Mount Gardner loop
04:33
9.94km
660m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
Last updated: March 25, 2026
Waypoints
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Start point
1
4.33 km
View of Keats Island
Highlight • Viewpoint
From this scenic spot, you can soak in the view of Keats Island across Howe Sound, where the lush, forested island sits low in the water. This perspective is the …
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2
5.23 km
North summit viewpoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
The north summit of Mount Gardner offers one of the clearest viewpoints on the mountain, with open rock slabs overlooking Howe Sound and the surrounding islands. Compared to other viewpoints, …
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3
6.83 km
Upper Skid Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Upper Skid Trail runs through dense coastal forest on the upper slopes of Mount Gardner, following an old logging route between the summit area and lower trail junctions. The path …
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B
9.94 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.14 km
2.08 km
717 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
5.84 km
3.38 km
728 m
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