Baynes Peak – Mountain Trail loop from Mount Maxwell Provincial Park

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Canada

British Columbia

Salt Spring Island Electoral Area

Baynes Peak – Mountain Trail loop from Mount Maxwell Provincial Park

Easy

5.0

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hikers

Baynes Peak – Mountain Trail loop from Mount Maxwell Provincial Park

01:17

3.90km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

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Mount Maxwell Provincial Park

Waypoints

Start point

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2.49 km

View from Baines Peak of the Southern Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hike #4 then 8 then 3 to 4 and you are at the top

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2.62 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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3.06 km

Mount Maxwell Provincial Park

Nature Reserve

3.39 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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3.90 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.88 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.90 km

Elevation