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1. www.alltrails.com › trail › canadaMount Benson from Benson View Road - AllTrails

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   Mount Benson via Gordie's Trail is a beautiful route with rewarding panoramic views at the top. The beginning and end are the hardest, but the middle section is a bit more gradual. Essentially an uphill climb the entire way with a few flat parts that are relieving.

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2. seeingtheelephant.net › blog › mt-bensonHow to Hike Mount Benson Near Nanaimo - Seeing the Elephant

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   Continue reading this blog post for everything you need to know to experience the Mount Benson hike near Nanaimo on Vancouver Island for yourself, including distance, elevation gain, how to get there, the best time to visit, and lots of photos of my experience.

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3. www.alltrails.com › trail › canadaMount Benson (Short Loop), British Columbia, Canada - 981 ...

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   Get directions. Hit the trail. 1,469 photos. Mount Benson Loop is a wonderful place that visitors will always enjoy returning to. Whether this is the first time that folks are completing this adventure or the seventh, there is always something special for the hiker who summits Mount Benson.

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   • Location: East Wellington, British Columbia, Canada

4. www.awalkandalark.com › mount-benson-vancouver-islandMount Benson - Vancouver Island - A walk and a lark

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   Feb 10, 2024 · Mount Benson is a short, fun, workout hike near Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. It will get your heart pumping, and then reward you with spectacular views over the Straight of Georgia and over to the Mountains in Mainland Canada. This is the tallest peak near Nanaimo, so get ready for 360° views.

5. besthike.com › 2021/05/19 › climbing-mt-bensonWitchcraft Lake to Mt Benson, Nanaimo – besthike.com

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   May 19, 2021 · Mt Benson looms over Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Though folks make this climb year round, I waited for great weather in May. Click PLAY or get a glimpse on YouTube. There are several routes to the summit, but quickest and most straightforward begins at Witchcraft Lake.

6. www.nanaimoinformation.com › mount-bensonMount Benson, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, BC | Mt Benson ...

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   There is a network of trails all over the mountain, and no rock climbing is required to reach the top. The peak has a couple wide areas, not steep - it's quite safe. It's a great place to hang around after a long climb.

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   Can you climb Mt Benson?

   • Here is a photo showing the view from the BACK side of Mt Benson (click the photo to see a larger version). There are several routes to the summit, but the quickest and most straightforward begins at Witchcraft Lake (see the map below). There is a network of trails all over the mountain, and no rock climbing is required to reach the top.

   Mount Benson, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, BC | Mt Benson Hiking Trails

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   Is Mount Benson a good place to hike?

   • This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Mount Benson via Gordie's Trail is a beautiful route with rewarding panoramic views at the top.

   Mount Benson from Benson View Road - AllTrails

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   Can you climb Mount Benson in Nanaimo?

   • Mount Benson is the peak you can easily see as you pull into the ferry port in Nanaimo. That means, if you are the kind of crazy person that climbs a mountain as soon as you land on the Island – this hike is perfect! Marc and I were visiting Vancouver Island for a long weekend and we wanted to make the most of it!

   Mount Benson - Vancouver Island - A walk and a lark

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   How hard is Mount Benson?

   • Intermediate. It is short and steep, so feels hard, but the route is easy to follow. There are some small scramble sections, but there is a rope to make it easier. There are a few different trails up Mount Benson. We did the one started from the main trailhead in Mount Benson Provincial Park.

   Mount Benson - Vancouver Island - A walk and a lark

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   How do I go up Mount Benson?

   • Like most of the trail up Mount Benson, the correct way to go is well-signed. Not the orange trail marker on the tree. They are common all along the route. In the rare case (such as here) that the route up to the summit is not explicitly signed, just go up.

   How to Hike Mount Benson Near Nanaimo - Seeing the Elephant

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   Is Mount Benson open year-round?

   • The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Mount Benson via Gordie's Trail is a beautiful route with rewarding panoramic views at the top. The beginning and end are the hardest, but the middle section is a bit more gradual.

   Mount Benson from Benson View Road - AllTrails

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8. www.alltrails.com › trail › canadaMount Benson Short Loop, British Columbia, Canada - 403 ...

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   Explore this 4.4-mile loop trail near East Wellington, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 45 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.