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Miller Peninsula & Thompson Spit

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Day Hike - Miller Peninsula & Thompson Spit

Hike the Miller Peninsula State Park out to a lookout point to view Protection Island. Protection Island was an anchorage point for Captain George Vancouver for two weeks in May of 1792. Captain Vancouver and Botanist Archibald Menzies explored the area for the two weeks before moving on.

Contacts

Dave Hirn
Dave Hirn
Primary Leader
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 8.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 360 ft
  • Pace: 2.0

Trail is muddy in places this time of the year.

We will meet at the south parking lot off Diamond Point Road at 8:00 am.

A Discovery Pass is needed to park here.

We will try to start  by 8:15 am. Please call if running late.

Route/Place

Miller Peninsula & Thompson Spit

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  • Navigation
  • Headlamp
  • Sun protection
  • First aid
  • Knife
  • Fire
  • Shelter
  • Extra food
  • Extra water
  • Extra clothes
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