#5 Twin Beaches to Orlebar Point

An 8 km return hike along moderately difficult sandstone terrain. Accessible at mid to low tide and hazardous in winter months. Park at Gabriola Sands Provincial Park (Twin Beaches). Start walk on Pilot Bay to the right of the parking. Follow sandstone beach for about 2 km until progress is stopped by a steep cliff. Take the beach access trail up to Seagirt Road then straight ahead to Berry Point Road. Turn left and follow to the next left turn. After a short walk you will see trails leading back down to the water. Continue to Orlebar Point, where there are benches and picnic tables. Enjoy the views of Entrance Island lighthouse and the Coast Mountains. Return by same route or follow Berry Point Road back to Ricardo Road.