The Haydn Turner Beach trail shale rock formation makes for some picturesque terrain 
The trail head entrance going into the beach trail 
The other side of the beach trail looping back to the camp grounds 
One of the many spider trails along the beach 
Magical misty day makes the trail mystical 
On the beach trail 
The other entrance of the trail loop – near the campgrounds 
A bit of forest walk 
The Crabapple Creek spilling into the sea 
Interesting tree roots in the loop 
The road towards the camping grounds
HAYDN TURNER BEACH TRAIL
Views of Daajing Giids
Municipal Cemetery
Beach combing
Note: If camping in the area, please respect your surroundings and place garbage in the appropriate receptacle and extinguish all campfires!
ABOUT
The Haydn Turner Beach Trail is located at the end of Oceanview Drive, towards the western end of Daajing Giids. Once at the terminus of Oceanview Drive, you’ll spy Haydn Turner campground signage at the head of a narrow road.
Following this road will bring you into the campground and, at its end, the village cemetery. The beach trail is accessible at a few points here – all of which are clearly denoted with “BEACH TRAIL” markers.
While the trail is designed to be a major feature of Haydn Turner Campground and its guests, this easy stroll along the pebbly beach is typically enjoyed by locals as well. It’s not unusual to see people walking their dogs here.
A mix of course sand and black shale rock, the Haydn Turner Beach Trail packs a varied terrain in its short 1 kilometer. On the one hand, you’re treated to beautiful views of nearby Sleeping Beauty Mountain; on the other hand, Bearskin Bay and Skidegate Inlet beckon and call.
When the tide is low, the sandy beach is visible; however, we would not advise walking down here because the sand is very “sinky” and could get you in some trouble rather quickly. Instead, if you must venture beyond the rocky shore, do so on a kayak as this place represents a popular jumping-off point for those keen to get onto the water.
Haydn Turner, as a campground, features 8 sheltered RV sites and 2 walk-in tent sites, the latter of which hug the pebbly shores. Picnic tables, fire pits, and a couple of pit toilets are also available. We should note that the campsite basically sits at the doorstep of Daajing Giids cemetery while the beach trail loops around it (with a couple of small “spider trails” hugging the woods).
Some may find this unsettling while still others might find a sense of peace and calm – especially if you happen to be walking the beach during a misty afternoon.
DIFFICULTY: Easy
TOTAL DISTANCE: 1 Kilometer
TIME: 20 Minutes
TYPE: Loop
ELEVATION GAIN: None