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It is unclear if the mooring bollard and anchor at the trailhead once belonged to the Pezuta. |
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The first half of the hike is mostly in forest. |
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Zosia marvels at the big collection of foam in Geikie Creek. |
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The second half of the hike is mostly along a dirt road running alongside Tlell River. |
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A bald eagle is perched high in a tree above the dirt road. |
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Sonny investigates some mysterious deserted cabins located about halfway
to the shipwreck. Photo courtesy of Zosia Zgolak |
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The shipwreck comes into sight on the horizon as a deer swims across Tlell River. |
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Zosia carefully rock-hops a side creek. |
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A sea otter sow looks out warily from behind some driftwood while her pups wriggle frantically behind her. |
Zosia arrives at the shipwreck site.
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Zosia looks out from inside the bow of the ship. |
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Lots of nails are still sticking out of this small section of the Pezuta's hull. |
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Total Distance: 13.2 kilometres Round-Trip Time: 4 hours 32 minutes Net Elevation Gain: -9 metres |
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A convenient boardwalk makes ascending Tow Hill easy. |
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Zosia checks out the view of North Beach from the lower of two viewing platforms on Tow Hill. |
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Here is a view of Yakan Point and Agate Beach from the upper viewing platform. |
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Zosia seems spooked by this mysterious monolith on the summit of Tow Hill (127 metres). |
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Zosia descends Tow Hill. |
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Tow Hill has a surprisingly impressive north face. |
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The tidal pools near Tow Hill are teeming with sea anemones. |
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During low tide, Sonny waits in vain for something to happen at the Blow Hole. Photo courtesy of Zosia Zgolak |