FM Radio
- 1.0 mi
- round trip
- 985 ft
- climb
- 1,463 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- May–Sep
- best months
FM Radio is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (1.9 miles round trip) in British Columbia, Canada, inside Sea to Sea Regional Park. It runs between about 990 ft and 1,460 ft above sea level, with roughly 270 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Sooke, about 4.2 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Manuel Quimper, East Rampart and West Rampart. Mary Vine Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Sooke River Campground and Goldstream Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 12 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
Local outfitters
- Sooke River Campground3 mi away
- Elwha RV Park23 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- Nearby · Juniper · Bert Lake Trail · Kinnikinnick
Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit FM Radio
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
45° / 33°
17 wet
Feb
47° / 33°
14 wet
Mar
50° / 35°
15 wet
Apr
54° / 39°
12 wet
May
60° / 43°
10 wet
Jun
63° / 47°
7 wet
Jul
68° / 51°
5 wet
Aug
70° / 51°
6 wet
Sep
66° / 47°
9 wet
Oct
57° / 42°
14 wet
Nov
49° / 36°
17 wet
Dec
45° / 33°
17 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Port Angeles Intl Ap, WA, 22.2 mi away at 288 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Keep exploring — more trails worth the drive
Juniper
~0 min drive
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Bert Lake Trail
~3 min drive
Short out-and-back hike to a scenic lake in British Columbia.
Kinnikinnick
~1 min drive
Easy out-and-back trail near Kinnikinnick, BC.
Veitch Creek Trail
~5 min drive
Short creek-side out-and-back walk through British Columbia forest.
Quimper
~1 min drive
Short point-to-point trail near Quimper, BC—quick and accessible.
Swipe Right
~21 min drive
Easy out-and-back trail under 1 mile with minimal elevation gain.
Kinnikinnick 2
~2 min drive
Easy 0.74-mile out-and-back trail in British Columbia.
Koksilah River Ancient Forest Trail
~28 min drive
Easy out-and-back walk through old-growth rainforest near Koksilah River.
Mount Brulé Trail
~2 min drive
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Grouse Trail
~2 min drive
Easy out-and-back trail perfect for a quick nature walk.
Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at FM Radio for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
