Out of the Forest Campground at Telegraph Cove is the Dave Farrant Trail to Blinkhorn Point trailhead.

1st Viewpoint

The challenging trail is a labour of love from Dave Farrant himself, who hacked out a route with chainsaw while hanging from a rope over the cliff.

It’s steep and rugged.

The campground asks that you sign-in when setting off for this trail. I suspect some inexperienced hikers have gotten in trouble in the past.

I only went as far as the “bus stop” (outhouse) which marks the scramble up to first scenic overlook.

That was enough for me. I turned around rather than continue to the Blinkhorn Peninsula. I’d fallen once already — and once was enough.

Looking back, the trail was fun. Scrambling over fallen logs. Navigating trippy roots.

There are some huge old growth stumps to admire.