Rainforest Trail Loops

 Because of COVID19, there are many restrictions in the Pacific Rim Reserve. Only three of the eight trails are open to the public and trails are clearly marked with directional arrows. The other difference to our advantage is that, while the towns of Tofino and Uclulet are still busy and crowded, the majority of people seem to be surfers (young, fit, and wearing spandex) or residents (suspicious of tourists). That means the trails are virtually empty. 

Another beautiful day and we explored the Rainforest Trail - two loops, one on either side of the highway that had amazing boardwalks that took us down, down, down, into the depths of the forests, then up, up, up above the tangled roots and fallen nurse logs. Again, the best way to observe is slowly, breathing in the  humid air, and savouring the silence. While not old-growth, some of the trees are gigantic and the trick is to crouch down low at the base to try to look way up to take in its size. We were both glad we had no one watching us do this complicated maneuver!