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There is some uphill hiking but it is not very steep.<br>Be careful with young children and dogs.&nbsp; There are steep drop-offs in the viewing areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elevation gain is 115 metres.<br><br><strong>Parking<\/strong><br>Park at the lot\/trailhead, which holds up to 25 vehicles, on Stoney Hill Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Get There<\/strong><br>From the north island hwy \u2013 take Herd Road to Maple Bay Road, turn right and continue to Genoa Bay Road. Turn left and follow it to Stoney Hill Road.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stoney Hill is an easy hike that offers stunning views of Samsun Narrows and Saltspring Island. 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