Mount Albert
Edward Trail is located in Strathcona Provincial Park in Central Vancouver
Island. Mount Albert Edward is a prominent peak that dominates the
skyline as seen from Mount Washington Ski Resort.
From the Rangers' cabin, described in the Kwai
Loop Trail, maintain your elevation to pass Hairtrigger Lake on
your left. Another hour brings you to a short side trail leading to
Circlet Lake.
Camping at this popular location has heavily impacted on the area,
but it is a good place to stop before a steep climb onto the ridge
leading to Albert Edward - especially with full packs. The trail becomes
a route after the shoulder and tarns at 1,400 metres. The summit is
about 6 hours from the parking lot, one way.
Many groups
camp at Circlet Lake and travel light for a summit day-return (6
km and 4 hours one way). Remember to pack for a long day, and carry
what you will need for exposed ridge travel and sudden weather changes.
Hikers can challenge the tough trip from Mount Edward to Comox Glacier.
The route follows rocky barren ridges that provide few sheltered
spots able to accommodate more than a couple of tents. However,
there is rugged beauty to the route, especially if you appreciate
interesting rocks.
Hiking trails in Strathcona
Provincial Park:
 Bedwell
Lake Trail
Della
Falls Trail
Elk
River Trail
Kwai
Loop Trail
Landslide
Lake Trail
Lupin
Falls Nature Walk
Mount
Albert Edward Trail
Paradise
Meadows Loop
Sawdust
Trail
Click for companies that offer Hiking
& Backpacking services, or visit our Recreation
section for more information on Hiking and Backpacking in British
Columbia.
Trail information for Vancouver Island is provided in three superb
Hiking Trails guides by the Vancouver
Island Trails Information Society.
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