This spring break we headed south to the Nanaimo area to explore a route that is new to our group. We started near Jingle Pot Road and hiked trails in the VIU Woodlot to Benson Creek Falls Regional Park. Access to Benson Creek and to the falls, also known as Ammonite Falls has been very recently upgraded with new bridges, stairs and viewing platforms. We hiked a loop around and beyond the park before descending to the falls. Our route included about 400 stair steps. We all agreed that this route rates a return visit, perhaps in late summer when the falls become a trickle and a swim below them could be our reward.
Photos by Steve, Cathy and Bill.
Photos by Steve, Cathy and Bill.