Tex Lyon Trail is the original route used back in the 1940s to travel back and forth between Fort Rupert and Port Hardy, BC. The trail is a good work out filled with many ups and downs along a rough wilderness trail. A tougher trail to hike because it travels "up and down" for much of the 4.5 kilometres navigating roots, stumps and tides.

Take the time to enjoy the first 20 minutes of this Tex Lyon hike along the beach shores of Storey's Beach. At the Kinsmen picnic shelter park your car and walk the beach north around the point to the trail head. The point is only passable at low tide along the beach .... otherwise you need to find the rugged, unkept hiking trail over the point rock bluffs. The Tex Lyon Trail route tests many hiking skills soon after that. The path itself can get ugly fun with plenty of mud in the early spring and fall seasons to trek through.

Tex Lyon Trail has some beautiful coastline and forest views with some areas for beach walking and a real good opportunity to view Bald Eagles and other wildlife. Please be prepared during your hiking experience by packing good foot wear, plenty of water and possibly rain gear. It is the coast. Be aware that Black Bears and Cougars can be in the area patrolling in some seasons, especially early spring.

The trailhead is located south of Port Hardy, BC off of Hwy #19 towards Storey's Beach and the Port Hardy Airport.