Easy
3
hikers
Brooks Point Regional Park loop
00:19
1.20km
10m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: May 22, 2026
Waypoints
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Start point
1
25 m
Brooks Point Regional Park
Highlight • Beach
Brooks Point Regional Park sits at the southern tip of South Pender Island and is one of the last undeveloped headlands in the Southern Gulf Islands. Covering just under 5 hectares of rocky bluffs, coastal forest, a rare Garry Oak ecosystem, grassy meadows, and a sheltered pebble beach, it is home to over 100 species of birds, the endangered sharp-tailed snake. In the spring, the meadows are filled with beautiful native chocolate lilies and camas. It is also one of the best spots on the island to watch for seals, orca, and other marine life passing through the channel.
Tip by
2
113 m
Brooks Point Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This short, easy loop trail follows a narrow wooden boardwalk through forest and wetland before opening up onto the rocky shoreline. From there, you can explore the beach at low tide, walk out along the point for beautiful views of Drummond Bay, Boundary Pass, and the San Juan Islands. The whole loop takes less than an hour, but there are plenty of picturesque places to stop and take it all in along the way.
Tip by
3
437 m
Gowlland Point
Highlight • Viewpoint
Gowlland Point sits at the western end of Brooks Point Regional Park, where the trail opens onto rocky bluffs with beautiful views of Drummond Bay. It is a popular spot to watch for seals, sea lions, orca pods, and the occasional bald eagle flying overhead, all from right here along the shoreline. On a clear day, you can also see across to Saturna Island and the surrounding Gulf Islands, making it one of several unforgettable viewpoints on South Pender Island.
Tip by
4
818 m
View of the lighthouse and the San Juan Islands
Highlight • Viewpoint
From this spot, you can see a small automated lighthouse on the shoreline, and from here the views across Boundary Pass to Washington State's San Juan Islands are well worth the walk. You can see the surrounding Southern Gulf Islands, and on a clear day, the snow-capped peak of Mount Baker in the distance.
Tip by
B
1.20 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
1.18 km
Surfaces
1.18 km
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