Highlight • Summit
Baynes Peak
Hiking
5.0
(2)
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Andrus
July 23, 2026
Rising 603 metres above Burgoyne Bay, Baynes Peak, also known as Mount Maxwell, delivers some of the most dramatic, sweeping views on Saltspring Island. While you can drive directly to the top, Mount Maxwell Road's rough, potholed gravel makes a high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle a necessity; otherwise, you can park further down and take one of several forest trails that lead up to the summit viewpoints.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Baynes Peak
5.0
(3)
12
hikers
5.50km
02:00
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
Moderate
9
hikers
8.01km
02:39
360m
360m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
5.0
(4)
11
hikers
9.10km
02:57
340m
340m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
Moderate
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Elevation 510 m
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