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PookyCake
Victoria, Canada14.832 bijdragen
jan. 2022
With a new year upon us, we decided to re-visit one of Haida Gwaii’s more popular hiking routes: The Anvil Trail. Located within the Tlall Conservancy, the route takes you on a 5km loop through beautiful old growth forest, second-growth, riparian floodplain and minor bog grounds. Because of the varied environments you encounter, the trail practically becomes a destination in itself and a great introduction to the flora of Haida Gwaii.
Feeling inspired after a successful hike along the full length of the Golden Spruce Trail (official and unmaintained), we thought it might be fun to explore the unmaintained portion of the Anvil Trail. The unmaintained route, as outlined on Backroad Mapbooks (available at the QC Visitor Centre or online as an app), basically follows the meandering Tlell River along the Anvil’s “horn” before re-connecting with the maintained trail near the “log jam.” In total, the unmaintained segment clocks in at just under 2.5km. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to explore much of the unmaintained trail, but more on that in a moment.
There have been a couple changes of note since our last visit:
First, the parking at Mariners Point has been significantly reduced. It would appear recent storms have greatly eroded the bank on which vehicles used to park. There also used to be a rough pathway down to the rocky beach below, but that has since been destroyed. Two Jersey barriers block access to the parking lot, leaving enough space for 2 mid-size vehicles, or maybe 3 if you’re lucky.
Second, the miry/boggy section immediately following the log jam (assuming you came in through the usual northern entrance) appears to have been improved thanks to an increased number of wooden stepping blocks. When we hiked the Anvil last year, there were significantly fewer blocks, which made navigating this muddy and wet area a far more arduous process.
Because our primary purpose was to explore the unmaintained route, we again opted to hike the Anvil from its southern entrance, approximately 100 meters down the road from Mariners Point. This decision was deliberate: It offered us a much more efficient path to our destination. After 30 minutes of hiking, we came upon the signage advising us to “NOT HIKE DOWNSTREAM FROM THIS POINT.” Translation: Do not hike on the unmaintained trail. Well, we abided, but only because it was difficult to spot any evidence of an unmaintained route. Thus, we continued along the maintained/official trail towards the fabled log jam. Along the way, we traversed the miry leg of the trail (made slightly easier thanks to the aforementioned blocks), and ploughed through sections thick with salal bushes. One area was so thick, in fact, that we momentarily lost the trail! In hindsight, maybe we should’ve brought some clippers along!
In any event, after taking a few moments to admire the impressive log jam, we did attempt to hike the Anvil’s unmaintained route since its northern most entrance was immediately adjacent to the log jam. Much to my personal chagrin, however, this part of the “hike” proved to be uneventful. The trail looked quite acceptable for a few meters, but was then blocked off by a massive log. If you climb up the log, any evidence of a trail quickly vanishes. Since we weren’t in the mood for bushwhacking, we decided it was best to stay on the maintained route.
Because we weren’t sure if the massive deadfall we encountered last year had been cleaned up, we opted to simply go back the way we came. On our return, I actually did manage to spy the unmaintained trail at its southern most entrance (near the “DO NOT HIKE” signage) but, like its northern neighbour, the route very quickly becomes overgrown. My conclusion? Perhaps the route along the anvil’s “horn” was navigable 30 or so years ago when the trail was being cut, but that’s definitely not the case now. Oh well. Not all is lost, though, because if one wants nice views of the Tlell, there are many options available: 1) The most northerly section of the Anvil Trail; the entire Wiggins Road Trail; most of the Old Growth Alley Trail; and, a good portion of the highly popular Pesuta Trail.
In the end, our hike along the Anvil Trail was most enjoyable. The route provides an opportunity to actively explore the Tlall Conservancy, appreciate many a monumental tree, breathe in the fresh air and explore a bit of natural history. What more could one want?
TOTAL HIKING TIME: Approximately 2.5 hours, including photo stops.
Feeling inspired after a successful hike along the full length of the Golden Spruce Trail (official and unmaintained), we thought it might be fun to explore the unmaintained portion of the Anvil Trail. The unmaintained route, as outlined on Backroad Mapbooks (available at the QC Visitor Centre or online as an app), basically follows the meandering Tlell River along the Anvil’s “horn” before re-connecting with the maintained trail near the “log jam.” In total, the unmaintained segment clocks in at just under 2.5km. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to explore much of the unmaintained trail, but more on that in a moment.
There have been a couple changes of note since our last visit:
First, the parking at Mariners Point has been significantly reduced. It would appear recent storms have greatly eroded the bank on which vehicles used to park. There also used to be a rough pathway down to the rocky beach below, but that has since been destroyed. Two Jersey barriers block access to the parking lot, leaving enough space for 2 mid-size vehicles, or maybe 3 if you’re lucky.
Second, the miry/boggy section immediately following the log jam (assuming you came in through the usual northern entrance) appears to have been improved thanks to an increased number of wooden stepping blocks. When we hiked the Anvil last year, there were significantly fewer blocks, which made navigating this muddy and wet area a far more arduous process.
Because our primary purpose was to explore the unmaintained route, we again opted to hike the Anvil from its southern entrance, approximately 100 meters down the road from Mariners Point. This decision was deliberate: It offered us a much more efficient path to our destination. After 30 minutes of hiking, we came upon the signage advising us to “NOT HIKE DOWNSTREAM FROM THIS POINT.” Translation: Do not hike on the unmaintained trail. Well, we abided, but only because it was difficult to spot any evidence of an unmaintained route. Thus, we continued along the maintained/official trail towards the fabled log jam. Along the way, we traversed the miry leg of the trail (made slightly easier thanks to the aforementioned blocks), and ploughed through sections thick with salal bushes. One area was so thick, in fact, that we momentarily lost the trail! In hindsight, maybe we should’ve brought some clippers along!
In any event, after taking a few moments to admire the impressive log jam, we did attempt to hike the Anvil’s unmaintained route since its northern most entrance was immediately adjacent to the log jam. Much to my personal chagrin, however, this part of the “hike” proved to be uneventful. The trail looked quite acceptable for a few meters, but was then blocked off by a massive log. If you climb up the log, any evidence of a trail quickly vanishes. Since we weren’t in the mood for bushwhacking, we decided it was best to stay on the maintained route.
Because we weren’t sure if the massive deadfall we encountered last year had been cleaned up, we opted to simply go back the way we came. On our return, I actually did manage to spy the unmaintained trail at its southern most entrance (near the “DO NOT HIKE” signage) but, like its northern neighbour, the route very quickly becomes overgrown. My conclusion? Perhaps the route along the anvil’s “horn” was navigable 30 or so years ago when the trail was being cut, but that’s definitely not the case now. Oh well. Not all is lost, though, because if one wants nice views of the Tlell, there are many options available: 1) The most northerly section of the Anvil Trail; the entire Wiggins Road Trail; most of the Old Growth Alley Trail; and, a good portion of the highly popular Pesuta Trail.
In the end, our hike along the Anvil Trail was most enjoyable. The route provides an opportunity to actively explore the Tlall Conservancy, appreciate many a monumental tree, breathe in the fresh air and explore a bit of natural history. What more could one want?
TOTAL HIKING TIME: Approximately 2.5 hours, including photo stops.
Geschreven op 11 april 2022
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PookyCake
Victoria, Canada14.832 bijdragen
jun. 2021
The Anvil Trail, which is located in the Tlall Conservancy, is one of the more popular trails on Haida Gwaii. It follows a 5km interpretive route and takes you through second-growth forest, old growth, riparian floodplain, and even some minor boggy sections. Much of the route follows the meandering Tlell River before re-entering the dense forest and returning you to Highway 16, approximately 100 meters from where you started your journey.
It should be noted, at the outset, that the Anvil Trail is the only trail with a signed trailhead between Skidegate and Tlell. In this regard, it is obviously the easiest (and most popular) hiking route in the area. There are other hikes possible, but it takes a little more effort to uncover them. If traveling from Skidegate, you will encounter the following trails in this order: 1) Inside Road Trail: Located just outside Miller Creek, the Inside Road Trail is an old settler wagon road from the late 1800s and early 1900s. It travels inland for several kilometers and connects to the Pretty John Meadows Trail. Unfortunately, the entry point – or at least the one indicated on Backroad Mapbooks – lies on private property and is no longer accessible. The trail can be accessed at the end of Lawnhill Road, however. 2) Drain Lake Trail: This trail is located directly across the road from Jungle Beach. Like virtually all trails in this area, it is not signed, nor are there any markers to follow once you’re on the trail. The route is extremely grown in and any evidence of a trail quickly vanishes just a few meters in. If you’re up for a challenge, though, the route runs for approximately 3 kilometers up to Drain Lake. 3) St. Mary’s Escarpment Trail: While not signed, this trail is readily visible beside the St. Mary’s Spring carving and represents perhaps the most “realistic” hiking opportunity outside the Anvil Trail. 4) Old Growth Alley: Originally cut in 2004, the Old Growth Alley Trail fell into pretty rapid disuse for whatever reason. While it initially contained a signed trailhead, that sign has long since gone the way of the dodo. Still, if you want to check it out, it’s easy enough to do. Drive north along Highway 16 until you come upon Hydro pole 805. Here, you will see a very small parking area to your right and the trail across the road to your left. The trail is still marked, but no longer maintained and has become quite overgrown. 5) The Anvil Trail. Okay, let’s talk more about this lovely hike . . .
As noted, the Anvil Trail takes you through a number of different environments and therefore becomes a destination in itself. When we did the hike, we opted to go against the grain and started our journey approximately 100 meters south of the standard trail entrance, which is located directly across from Mariners Point parking lot. Of course, the entrance you choose is entirely up to you as the Anvil is ultimately a big loop trail.
The initial part of the Anvil Trail – at both entrances – is a dense and cluttered forest, very reminiscent of scenes from the Blair Witch Project; however, after about 30 minutes or so, the trail does open up to more typical re-growth and much nicer scenery. At the 40-minute mark, if you’ve started your journey via the south entrance (as we did), you will come upon signage advising you to “NOT HIKE DOWNSTREAM FROM THIS POINT.” That’s because there are 3 separate paths in this area: The orange route, which takes you to the log jam; the blue route, which is a “short cut” and basically brings you to the other side of the orange loop, back towards Highway 16; and an unsigned/unmarked trail, which follows the Tlell River for roughly 2.5km before reconnecting with the orange route. The early portion of the unmaintained trail appears decent enough; however, I’m not sure about further downstream.
Not long after this potentially disorienting area, the trail gets rather grown in and dense with salal bushes and other shrubs. At times, it almost felt like we needed a weed whacker! The trail also gets very miry and unpleasant at this point. If you manage to power through, you’ll be rewarded with this trail’s major attraction – the log jam! It really is quite the sight and extends for some 250 meters along the Tlell River. According to the posted signage, the Great Fire of the 1840s contributed to the jam when many of the burnt and mangled trees fell into the river. There are some rough side trails here that allow you to get closer to the log jam, but we feel the best views are had from up above.
From here on out, the trail basically loops back to Highway 16 and takes you through some lovely old growth forest consisting of massive cedar and Sitka spruce trees. While the hike was mostly uneventful at this point, we did encounter a few areas where earlier storms had knocked over some large trees and effectively blocked the trail and thus required some creative detours.
Once you reach the point known as the “Big Bend” (a few hours into your hike if entering from the south, or a mere 30-minutes if you began at the signed trailhead directly across from Mariners Point), you again come upon a confluence of trails. The orange markers will take you to the log jam (or back to the Highway if you’re hiking FROM the log jam); the blue markers represent a “short cut” to the opposite end of the Anvil Trail; and, you can also choose to walk EAST adjacent the Tlell River, along an unmarked and unmaintained trail (sound familiar?). This unmarked route is actually called the “Wiggins Road Trail” and, if you follow it for its full length – approximately 1.5km – you will eventually connect up to Wiggins Road. It’s a nice trail overall, but sections can be a little difficult to follow.
Overall, I’d say the Anvil Trail is definitely worth the time and effort. The route is clearly marked and the trail nicely maintained for the most part. The interpretive signs throughout certainly enhanced our experience and appreciation of the trail as well. Oh, and if you’re wondering, “Why is it called Anvil Trail?” That’s because it follows a section of the Tlell River that, on outline, resembles an anvil. Mind blown!
TOTAL HIKING TIME: Just under 4 hours, including stops for pictures and detours due to large deadfall in some areas.
It should be noted, at the outset, that the Anvil Trail is the only trail with a signed trailhead between Skidegate and Tlell. In this regard, it is obviously the easiest (and most popular) hiking route in the area. There are other hikes possible, but it takes a little more effort to uncover them. If traveling from Skidegate, you will encounter the following trails in this order: 1) Inside Road Trail: Located just outside Miller Creek, the Inside Road Trail is an old settler wagon road from the late 1800s and early 1900s. It travels inland for several kilometers and connects to the Pretty John Meadows Trail. Unfortunately, the entry point – or at least the one indicated on Backroad Mapbooks – lies on private property and is no longer accessible. The trail can be accessed at the end of Lawnhill Road, however. 2) Drain Lake Trail: This trail is located directly across the road from Jungle Beach. Like virtually all trails in this area, it is not signed, nor are there any markers to follow once you’re on the trail. The route is extremely grown in and any evidence of a trail quickly vanishes just a few meters in. If you’re up for a challenge, though, the route runs for approximately 3 kilometers up to Drain Lake. 3) St. Mary’s Escarpment Trail: While not signed, this trail is readily visible beside the St. Mary’s Spring carving and represents perhaps the most “realistic” hiking opportunity outside the Anvil Trail. 4) Old Growth Alley: Originally cut in 2004, the Old Growth Alley Trail fell into pretty rapid disuse for whatever reason. While it initially contained a signed trailhead, that sign has long since gone the way of the dodo. Still, if you want to check it out, it’s easy enough to do. Drive north along Highway 16 until you come upon Hydro pole 805. Here, you will see a very small parking area to your right and the trail across the road to your left. The trail is still marked, but no longer maintained and has become quite overgrown. 5) The Anvil Trail. Okay, let’s talk more about this lovely hike . . .
As noted, the Anvil Trail takes you through a number of different environments and therefore becomes a destination in itself. When we did the hike, we opted to go against the grain and started our journey approximately 100 meters south of the standard trail entrance, which is located directly across from Mariners Point parking lot. Of course, the entrance you choose is entirely up to you as the Anvil is ultimately a big loop trail.
The initial part of the Anvil Trail – at both entrances – is a dense and cluttered forest, very reminiscent of scenes from the Blair Witch Project; however, after about 30 minutes or so, the trail does open up to more typical re-growth and much nicer scenery. At the 40-minute mark, if you’ve started your journey via the south entrance (as we did), you will come upon signage advising you to “NOT HIKE DOWNSTREAM FROM THIS POINT.” That’s because there are 3 separate paths in this area: The orange route, which takes you to the log jam; the blue route, which is a “short cut” and basically brings you to the other side of the orange loop, back towards Highway 16; and an unsigned/unmarked trail, which follows the Tlell River for roughly 2.5km before reconnecting with the orange route. The early portion of the unmaintained trail appears decent enough; however, I’m not sure about further downstream.
Not long after this potentially disorienting area, the trail gets rather grown in and dense with salal bushes and other shrubs. At times, it almost felt like we needed a weed whacker! The trail also gets very miry and unpleasant at this point. If you manage to power through, you’ll be rewarded with this trail’s major attraction – the log jam! It really is quite the sight and extends for some 250 meters along the Tlell River. According to the posted signage, the Great Fire of the 1840s contributed to the jam when many of the burnt and mangled trees fell into the river. There are some rough side trails here that allow you to get closer to the log jam, but we feel the best views are had from up above.
From here on out, the trail basically loops back to Highway 16 and takes you through some lovely old growth forest consisting of massive cedar and Sitka spruce trees. While the hike was mostly uneventful at this point, we did encounter a few areas where earlier storms had knocked over some large trees and effectively blocked the trail and thus required some creative detours.
Once you reach the point known as the “Big Bend” (a few hours into your hike if entering from the south, or a mere 30-minutes if you began at the signed trailhead directly across from Mariners Point), you again come upon a confluence of trails. The orange markers will take you to the log jam (or back to the Highway if you’re hiking FROM the log jam); the blue markers represent a “short cut” to the opposite end of the Anvil Trail; and, you can also choose to walk EAST adjacent the Tlell River, along an unmarked and unmaintained trail (sound familiar?). This unmarked route is actually called the “Wiggins Road Trail” and, if you follow it for its full length – approximately 1.5km – you will eventually connect up to Wiggins Road. It’s a nice trail overall, but sections can be a little difficult to follow.
Overall, I’d say the Anvil Trail is definitely worth the time and effort. The route is clearly marked and the trail nicely maintained for the most part. The interpretive signs throughout certainly enhanced our experience and appreciation of the trail as well. Oh, and if you’re wondering, “Why is it called Anvil Trail?” That’s because it follows a section of the Tlell River that, on outline, resembles an anvil. Mind blown!
TOTAL HIKING TIME: Just under 4 hours, including stops for pictures and detours due to large deadfall in some areas.
Geschreven op 24 juli 2021
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