Take a step into the abyss (figuratively, not literally) along this one-of-a-kind hiking trail in BC that features a crack in the earth.
The Abyss via Extension Ridge is an easy 2.9 km out-and-back trek near Nanaimo on Vancouver Island that takes under an hour to complete.
Along the way, hikers will discover the crack in the ground, which is believed to have been caused by an earthquake fissure found there.
The crack is about 16 inches wide. Anyone exploring the area is asked to be careful — especially if they have small children or a dog with them.
Not much is known about the large crack in the earth, and no one knows just how deep it goes. There are rumours that it is a collapsed mining tunnel that fell during an earthquake, however.
But it is a unique sight to see when hiking. The trail also features some other small fissures and many wooden bridges and platforms used by mountain bikers.
“If you continue on past The Abyss, you will walk through an abundance of Arbutus trees. Keep your eye out for other small fissures, as well as the many wooden bridges, platforms, and playgrounds of sorts used by the mountain bikers who frequent the area. The start to this trail will be marked by a sign on Harewood Mines Road,” the Nanaimo Hospitality Association said.
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