Sombrio Creek

Sombrio is a fun canyon along the Juan de Fuca which exits right at Sombrio Beach. It has some interesting rappels, some great jumps and is set in a scenic rain forest environment. Although it has not been investigated there are many potential exit points although the bushwhack out could be long and difficult. There are also sections with steep walls and no possible escape.

Follow Hwy 14 from Victoria toward Port Renfrew. After Passing though Jordan River and into the Juan de Fuca Park, look for signs to Sombrio beach. Turning down to Sombrio beach will take you to the exit parking lot parking one Vehicle down here is a great idea for shuttling. If you continue past this turn off 1km and you will come to three bridges park near the southeast side of the second one with blue railings. The decent trail is found on the left side traveling northbound on highway 14. A well-travelled loose trail will bring you to the river.

After entering the canyon walk down creek you will arrive at a gentle left then right switch back. This is followed by a pool (approx. 6') this can be jumped from canyon right approx 3m. This Description is in the middle of being edited to reflect the new state of the canyon as of 2025.