Manzanita Hut

About This Hut

Manzanita Hut sits high on Manzanita Bluffs, offering one of the most scenic locations on the Sunshine Coast Trail. This semi-enclosed shelter features large glass windows in the cooking area, allowing hikers to enjoy panoramic views of the Salish Sea while preparing meals. The hut is surrounded by beautiful manzanita bushes, arbutus trees, and old-growth Douglas fir. It's also an excellent spot for eagle watching and makes a great lunchtime destination for day hikers.

Key Features

• •Panoramic views of Copeland Islands, Savary Island, and Salish Sea
• •Large glass windows for scenic meal preparation
• •Surrounded by arbutus trees and old-growth Douglas fir
• •Excellent eagle spotting location
• •1.5-2 hours from either end of Gwendoline Hills Trail
• •Very popular destination - arrive early

How to Get There

1. 1From Bliss Portage Hut, continue south on the SCT for 8 km
2. 2Hike through forested sections and climb to Manzanita Bluffs
3. 3Follow red trail markers to the hut
4. 4Alternative access: Drive from Powell River toward Sarah Point
5. 5About 2.3 km past Lund, turn right onto Rowe Road (Malaspina FSR 6106 Br.02)
6. 6Park here unless you have 4×4 vehicle
7. 7Follow FSR 6106 Br.02 southward for 2 km to triangle junction
8. 8Take left fork and hike 1 km to Spire Trail
9. 9Follow Spire Trail uphill to the right
10. 10At SCT/Spire Junction (edge of 2010 cutblock), turn left
11. 11Hike 1 km up to Manzanita Hut

Trail Map

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