E20 in Area C (Hyde Creek/Benson Valley), British Columbia

E20 in Area C (Hyde Creek/Benson Valley) is a two-lane, gravelled minor road (solid surface). It runs in a north-south direction starting from East Main and ends at Nim36. This road is part of the hiking trail "Vancouver Island Trail". E20 also exists in Metro Vancouver Regional District.
Road Type
minor road
Lanes
2
Route
north-south

Platforms

  • Hyde Creek at Hwy 19 (SB) – approx. 3,9 km.
  • Hwy 19 at Port Alice Hwy (EB) – approx. 18,2 km.
  • Hwy 19 at Port Alice Hwy (WB) – approx. 18,2 km.

Campsite

  • Cattle Islands (BCMT). Shell, sand beach. Sheltered, undeveloped. Large forested upland site reached from N end of beach along shell trail. Suited to small groups. Additional beach camping except at Springs. Attractive. – approx. 29,8 km.
  • Hardy Bay northwest (BCMT). Beach. Some protection. Informal site secondary. Level site that has seen previous use. – approx. 37,6 km.
  • Goodnuff Beach (BCMT). Protected pocket gravel beach at high water, large smooth rocks at low water. E aspect. Small sloped beach margin sites. Dense vegetation in upland. Marginal site but suitable for emergency or transitory use. – approx. 41,3 km.

Guest house

  • The Artists Point B&B at Ocean Place 1003 (V0N 2R0) – approx. 4,3 km.
  • Scotia Bay Bed & Breakfast – approx. 36,8 km.
  • Scotia Bay Resort – approx. 37,0 km.

Petrol stations

  • Petro-Canada (Diesel, self-service, Petro-Canada) at Hyde Creek Road 1001 (V0N 2R0) – approx. 3,8 km.

Caravan site

  • Cluxewe Resort (123 places) – approx. 9,8 km.

Drinking water fountains

  • Songhees Crees (BCMT). Protected steep cobble, gravel beach. Spacious, semi-exposed camp on level gravel bar. Some protection from NW. Water at creek. Attractive. Road nearby. – approx. 44,2 km.

Parking

  • Ledge Point Trailhead – approx. 5,3 km.
  • Lady Ellen Trailhead – approx. 7,4 km.
  • Trout Lake Recreation Site – approx. 26,3 km.

Travel agencies

  • Vancouver Island Photo Tours at Ocean Place 1003 (V0N 2R0) – approx. 4,3 km.

Shelter

  • Cluxewe Picnic Area (picnic_shelter). Covered Picnic Area (four tables) – approx. 10,3 km.

Attraction

  • Shoe Tree – approx. 45,5 km.