r/IslandHikers

Hey y'all!

I'm curious if anyone's hiked San Josef/Cape Scott/North coast recently? I've been hearing that there's an awful stomach bug going on up there and people are being helivaced out, even when they filter/boil their water.

Anyone do it recently and can confirm? Is there anything I should know about the water sources to avoid getting sick? Just doing cape scott and back.

Thanks!

Has anyone hiked Phillips Ridge Horseshoe this year? We're planning on starting from Arnica Lake and passing through Phillips Ridge, Mount Judy, Crystal Mountain, Tibetan Mountain, Limestone Cap, and descending into Marble Meadows trailhead. We then finish with a climb up and over Mount Phillips and back to Arnica Lake.

Has anyone done this Horseshoe recently (or parts of it) and can speak to the current conditions and trail finding?

My husband and I are experienced hikers dipping our toes into more complex routes. Just trying to gauge the complexity of this route.

Thanks!

Hello all,

First off, I gotta say how awesome this island is and how lucky I feel to live on it.

As the title suggests, I’m looking for some epic alpine routes on the island. I’m looking for long routes like Golden Hinde, Albert Edward, Kings Peak, Hkusam, etc. I’m comfortable with scrambling/climbing up to Class 4 and/or being in very remote areas.

Happy to hear what suggestions people have!

I’m planning on hiking century sam in September and I was just wondering if anyone knows if the gate is usually open then. Thanks!

Hello,
My husband and I are planning to hike the Juan de Fuca (China-Sombrio) at the end of September 2026. Has anyone gone around this time? Was it raining for the most part?