밴쿠버 섬 주변 최고의 폭포 하이킹 & 워킹 코스

해안 열대우림을 가로지르는 짧은 산책로는 올림픽 반도 전망과 함께 사암 절벽으로 둘러싸인 긴 자갈 해변인 샌드컷 비치로 이어집니다. 해변을 따라 남쪽으로 가면 바위에서 자갈 위로 바로 떨어지는 작은 폭포를 만날 수 있으며, 이는 해안의 많은 자연 명소 중 하나입니다.

매일 폭포를 보는 것은 아니며, 해변에서 폭포를 보는 것은 훨씬 더 드뭅니다. 하지만 이곳 샌드컷 비치에서는 록바텀 크릭이 사암 절벽 위에서 아래의 바위 해변으로 떨어지는 것을 볼 수 있는 기회를 얻게 될 것입니다.

This section of the trail has a bridge that runs directly over Holland Creek, offering a great spot to pause and watch the creek flow.

This is one of the main access points to the Holland Creek loop and has roadside parking plus a public washroom at the shelter. From here the trail drops into forest with boardwalks, bridges, and benches along the way. If you want a shorter hike, you can easily do an out-and-back to Crystal Falls from here instead of the full loop.

Heart Lake is a secluded lake nestled in a surrounding forest setting. There's a large rock outcrop along the banks that makes for a great spot to rest and take in the views.

Crystal Falls is a beautiful waterfall that flows out of Holland Creek. Winter is the best time to catch the falls at peak flow.

The Heart Lake Trail climbs through forested terrain along Holland Creek to the banks of Heart Lake. There are plenty of spots to take in some incredible views of the lake along the trail, as well as a few spots to cool off with a dip.

China Creek Trailhead sits at a pull-off along Bamfield Main, identifiable by a yellow gate and a small trail sign that can be easy to miss if you’re not watching for it. Parking is limited, and there are no facilities available, so be sure to come prepared. Access is free, but the trailhead is on an active logging road, so it’s best to go on weekends when operations are paused. As you set off from the trailhead, the path quickly immerses you in a lush coastal forest, following China Creek upstream toward the falls.