Easy hikes and walks around Sunshine Coast Regional District

The Green Trail is the most direct route to the top of Soames Hill, climbing steadily through a forest of Douglas-fir, cedar, and arbutus trees. Wooden staircases help tackle some of the steeper sections, while occasional breaks in the canopy reveal glimpses of Howe Sound below. The climb is short but rewarding, passing through classic Sunshine Coast forest before reaching the rocky viewpoints near the summit.

The summit of Soames Hill delivers one of the Sunshine Coast's most rewarding viewpoints. From the rocky lookout, you'll have sweeping views across Howe Sound, with Keats Island, Gambier Island, and the Coast Mountains stretching across the horizon. On clear days, it's possible to see all the way toward Vancouver and the peaks rising above the mainland. The combination of ocean, islands, and mountains makes this one of the most iconic views on the Sunshine Coast.

The Red Trail forms one of the main approaches to Soames Hill, leading you through lush coastal rainforest from the Esperanza Road trailhead. Wooden bridges cross fern-filled gullies and seasonal streams, while towering Douglas-firs and cedars create a distinctly West Coast atmosphere. It's a short trail, but it provides one of the most scenic introductions to the park before connecting with the routes that climb toward the summit.

This trailhead sits right along Ripple Way and provides direct access to the Pink Trail Loop and the park’s network of forested walking trails. From the gravel roadside entrance, you'll quickly leave the neighbourhood behind and enter a beautiful wooded setting of mature trees and gently rolling terrain, with trail maps and signage marking the start of the route. There is limited roadside parking along the shoulder near the trailhead, and there is no parking fee for park access.

Pink Trail is the longest loop in Kinnikinnick Park, and is an easy forested route through tall trees and gentle terrain. The trail winds through quiet sections of coastal forest with soft dirt underfoot, making it popular for walking, trail running, birdwatching, and relaxed outings. It’s well-marked and easy to follow, perfect for a lovely stroll in the calm woodland setting with occasional glimpses into the surrounding parkland.

Kinnikinnick Park is a beautiful forested park in Sechelt, with a network of walking and biking trails that wind through towering trees, open green space, and quiet woodland. There are wide dirt paths and colour-coded routes that make it easy to explore at your own pace, and the park also includes sports fields, picnic areas, and a playground, making it a popular gathering place for families. The mature coastal forest, old stumps, and shaded trails give it a lovely, peaceful atmosphere that feels surprisingly tucked away.

Nature Trail is one of two trails in the Secret Cove Falls Recreation Area. It starts with a forest trail that leads you alongside Homesite Creek and gives you some nice views of all three waterfalls along the creek. From there, the trail loops around the forest before leading you to an open meadow area at the northern end of the loop. There is parking off the Sunshine Coast highway with access to the trail.

Falls Trail is one of two trails in the Secret Cove Falls Recreation Area, and the most popular. It loops around the forest to the south of Homesite Creek and takes you to a great lookout point for Homesite Creek Falls. There is parking off the Sunshine Coast highway with access to the trail.