Spipiyus Park | BC Parks

Highlights in this park

Also known as the Caren Range, Spipiyus Park is north of Halfmoon Bay on the Sechelt Peninsula. It protects pockets of old-growth forest, prime habitat for the marbled murrelet.

There are hiking trails that lead to Mount Hallowell with views of the islands and fjords of Pender Harbour, the Strait of Georgia and Vancouver Island. There is a fire tower located here that has recently been restored and may be one of the only remaining ones in the province.

Know before you go

Advisories

Special notes

Motorized access (use of vehicles, dirt bikes, snowmobiles etc.) is only allowed on the existing logging roads.

Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.

Visit responsibly

Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:

Maps and location

Getting there

Located 11 km north of Sechelt along Highway 101, turn right onto Trout Lake Road just before you reach Halfmoon Bay. Proceed up this logging road and at the main junction at kilometre 12 take the left fork. Continue to kilometre 19.5 where the trail begins and park. Nearby communities include Sechelt and Gibsons.

Camping

Wilderness camping

Wilderness camping is permitted in this park.

Things to do

Hiking

There are no designated hiking and walking trails. However, there are a number of deactivated logging roads suitable for hiking or walking. For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to the main trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.

Wildlife viewing

The old fire lookout at Mount Hallowell is an excellent viewing area.

Pets on leash

Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.

Cycling

Cycling is permitted on the logging roads within the park. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.

Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Spipiyus Park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted. The only exception to this policy will be for authorized and identified trail maintenance bikes conducting work on behalf of BC Parks.

Hunting

Hunting is permitted only during lawful game hunting season. Check the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis for regulations.

Anyone hunting in British Columbia must comply with BC hunting regulations. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.

About this park

Conservation

This park protects old-growth Douglas-fir stands.

Wildlife

Black bear, Roosevelt elk, marbled murrelets, various birds and other small mammals can be found in the park.

Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples

BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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