Lighthouse
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 125 ft
- climb
- 342 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Apr–Sep
- best months
Lighthouse is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in British Columbia, Canada. It runs between about 280 ft and 340 ft above sea level, with roughly 60 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Highlands, about 1.0 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Scafe Hill, Mill Hill and Miniskirt. For camping, Goldstream Group Campsite - Goldminer (Lower) Site and Goldstream Group Campsite - Prospector (Upper) Site are within about 6 miles. There are 16 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 Campground11 mi away
- Crystal Seas Kayaking22 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- Nearby · Fairedge · Swipe Right · Upper Thetis Lake Trail
Best time to go · Apr–Sep
Best time to visit Lighthouse
Best months: April–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
47° / 37°
16 wet
Feb
48° / 36°
14 wet
Mar
53° / 38°
14 wet
Apr
57° / 41°
11 wet
May
64° / 44°
9 wet
Jun
68° / 48°
7 wet
Jul
72° / 50°
6 wet
Aug
73° / 50°
8 wet
Sep
68° / 48°
12 wet
Oct
58° / 44°
15 wet
Nov
51° / 40°
16 wet
Dec
46° / 37°
16 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Friday Harbor Ap, WA, 21.9 mi away at 109 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Keep exploring — more trails worth the drive
Fairedge
~0 min drive
Easy 0.6-mile out-and-back trail near Fairedge, BC.
Swipe Right
~9 min drive
Easy out-and-back trail under 1 mile with minimal elevation gain.
Upper Thetis Lake Trail
~1 min drive
Easy out-and-back lakeside walk near Thetis Lake in British Columbia.
Veitch Creek Trail
~10 min drive
Short creek-side out-and-back walk through British Columbia forest.
Phelps
~1 min drive
Easy 1.42-mile out-and-back trail near Phelps, BC.
Bert Lake Trail
~15 min drive
Short out-and-back hike to a scenic lake in British Columbia.
Trillium Trail
~2 min drive
Easy 1.2-mile out-and-back woodland walk through British Columbia forest.
Lighthouse Extension
~2 min drive
Easy out-and-back coastal trail offering scenic views and accessible hiking.
Canada Cup Trail
~2 min drive
Short out-and-back trail perfect for a quick nature walk in BC.
Stewart Mountain Trail (North)
~3 min drive
Quick out-and-back ascent on Stewart Mountain with compact distance.
Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Lighthouse for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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