We’re told during orientation to allot 5 hours to go from Thrasher Cove to the ferry at Gordon River…steep up and down, slippery, ladders…and the last ferry is at 4:30. Took me 3.5 hours at a steady pace, and I definitely needed to take my time. Very easy to twist an ankle or fall.
 

Sunrise at Thrasher Cove
 

It’s a 1 KM climb from Thrasher back up to the main trail junction…ladders, steep rock, roots.
 

Derelict donkey engine at 72 km
 
   
Ferry at Gordon River
 

Craig and the final ladder. And it’s the first ladder for those going northbound.
 

Time to wrap up…I scooted over to Victoria to get in the waiting line for the ferry
 

We pass by house boats…
 

…before exiting Victoria Harbor and head for home.