Nanaimo is a fantastic place to be on Vancouver Island for hiking. Being central it’s easy to get anywhere on the island within in a reasonable about of time. Just outside the cities boundaries are loads of trails waiting to be found.
Below is a list of just some of the best trails and mountains to play on around Nanaimo.
Hiking Trails around Nanaimo
- Extension Ridge from Extension Road, Nanaimo [Trip Report]
The Great Trail (Trans Canada Trail) sections on Vancouver Island offer so much variety. I’m always keen on new trails… Read More »Extension Ridge from Extension Road, Nanaimo [Trip Report] - Nanaimo Lakes Road to Whisky Lake
Being part of hiking groups online is a mixed blessing. On the one hand there’s a constant supply of assistance,… Read More »Nanaimo Lakes Road to Whisky Lake - Trans Canada Trail: Haslam Creek to Christie Falls
I had one section left to complete the Spruston Road to Christie Falls portion of the Trans Canada Trail near… Read More »Trans Canada Trail: Haslam Creek to Christie Falls - White Pine Trail
I recently hiked the White Pine Trail near Nanaimo. It’s part of the Trans Canada Trail near Nanaimo. Years ago,… Read More »White Pine Trail - Hiking Mount Gemini
In July I had the chance to get up the modest peak of Gemini Mountain at 1516m. I’ve seen it… Read More »Hiking Mount Gemini - Hiking Mount Benson
Mount Benson is an icon of Nanaimo. Everywhere you go in town, you can see it’s rolling green ridges.The small… Read More »Hiking Mount Benson - Hike in Nanaimo: Haslam Creek Trail
I love going for hikes. I love just wandering around in the bush aimlessly taking in the sights, smells, and… Read More »Hike in Nanaimo: Haslam Creek Trail - Summiting Mount De Cosmos
Ahh, the elusive Mount De Cosmos.A couple weeks ago fellow adventurer Ryan and I headed out to the Nanaimo Lakes… Read More »Summiting Mount De Cosmos - Hike in Nanaimo: Ammonite Falls from Doumont Road
Ammonite falls is a beautiful decent-sized waterfall right very close to the heart of Nanaimo. This route from Doumont is… Read More »Hike in Nanaimo: Ammonite Falls from Doumont Road - Hike in Nanaimo: Ammonite Falls from Jameson Road
Ammonite Falls is a hidden gem tucked away in Nanaimo. It is so easy to find yet so many people… Read More »Hike in Nanaimo: Ammonite Falls from Jameson Road - Finally Summit Green Mountain
After almost 2 years trying to get to the top of Green Mountain near Nanaimo, I’ve done it. I’ve spent… Read More »Finally Summit Green Mountain - Bonnell Creek Falls in Nanoose
My girlfriend and I wanted to go for an adventure of the hiking type on Valentine’s Day. More specifically, we… Read More »Bonnell Creek Falls in Nanoose