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British Columbia · Hiking
Steam Donkey
Short out-and-back forest walk to a historic steam donkey logging site.
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 439 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
Best time to visit Steam Donkey
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, 21.7 mi away at 288 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Steam Donkey is a short out-and-back trail in British Columbia that offers a quick forest walk to a historic logging artifact. This brief excursion showcases the region's industrial heritage while providing an accessible nature experience for families and casual hikers.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Steam Donkey for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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