Newcastle (Saysutshun)Island Walk About

Newcastle Island is a little gem that often gets overlooked. It has around 22km of hiking trails including a nice perimeter trail along it's shore line and some nice interior trails. Along the way you will have nice views along with a number of historical elements highlighting Nanaimo's past. There is a camping area, a picnic site area along with a little food kiosk.

The plan for the day would be to take the ferry from Maffeo Sutton Park and hike around the island till we don't want to anymore. You can really stay as long or as short as you want with the ferry to the island running on the hour and from the island on the half hour.

So if we meet at the washroom area at Muffeo Park around 9:40am, get quickly organized and walk the 5mins to the ferry for the 10:00am sailing.
Rain isn't so much an issue as there is a picnic shelter we can utilize for lunch. The hike is moderate, fairly easy from what I remember and though I have a 4 hour time line, we can be there for a longer or shorter period of time, people can leave or stay on there own or with a group if they want, it's that straightforward.

The cost of the ferry is $15.00 return for adult and $12.00 if you are over 65. Parking I think is free at the park on Sunday but you may want to look that up to confirm. At any rate there are neighborhood streets to park on if you don't mind a little walk and Maffeo Sutton Park is well serviced with public transportation with a bus stop on Comox Road.

Disclaimer: You are fully aware that your hosts are volunteers and not trained guides and you assume all responsibility for your own safety and well-being. Shared values of this trip include personal responsibility and mutual reliance. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, your current physical condition and current trail conditions for the trip and you are responsible for your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this hike with the group.