The Marble River Trail near Port Hardy on North Vancouver Island offers a pleasant 3.7 km walk through a mature hemlock and balsam forest, with access to the river.

The trail stays on the bench, above a shallow canyon, cut through the limestone rock by the action of the river. It is a very popular recreation spot, especially for anglers keen on steelhead fishing.

Leave the North Island Highway 16 km north of Port McNeill, and take the paved highway towards Port Alice for 19 km. Immediately after crossing the bridge over Marble River, turn right into a riverside parking area.

Leave your vehicle here and walk into the campground, following the signs to the trail. The trail ends at the river, and it takes about 1 hour to walk to the end.

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Trail information for Vancouver Island is provided in three superb Hiking Trails guides by the Vancouver Island Trails Information Society.