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Salt Spring Island Electoral Area

Baynes Peak loop via Rim Trail

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Salt Spring Island Electoral Area

Baynes Peak loop via Rim Trail

Moderate

5.0

(3)

12

hikers

Baynes Peak loop via Rim Trail

02:00

5.50km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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Mount Maxwell Provincial Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

544 m

Rim Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail traces the edge of Baynes Peak aka Mount Maxwell, high above Burgoyne Bay. Much of the trail is shaded under thick forest canopy, but there are a few …

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2

1.87 km

Baynes Peak

Highlight • Summit

Rising 603 metres above Burgoyne Bay, Baynes Peak, also known as Mount Maxwell, delivers some of the most dramatic, sweeping views on Saltspring Island. While you can drive directly to …

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3

3.06 km

Mountain Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Shortest trail (No:1 trail) to the top of Mt Maxwell and especially suitable when it’s hot as it’s mostly under the canopy of the giant trees . Well marked trail …

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B

5.50 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.22 km

1.12 km

168 m

Surfaces

4.39 km

1.12 km

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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