There are definitely companies who will come pick up cars/trucks for scrap. I've had several hauled away from my place over the years. No wheels are no problem, they'll skid it up onto a flat bed. Just do a search on usedvictoria.com for scrap removal. Some of them will even pay you a small amount - the scrap metal is worth something (that's why they want it).
That's quite the trip! I'm not sure if you're going to be able to get to Sherk lake from that direction though. Maybe someone else can correct me, but I don't think there is access to the Chemainus valley from up north without bypassing gates. The only public access to Sherk that I know of is through the gates in Chemainus, and that's only open on weekends (and you have to sign in/out).
How long are you planning to spend on this route? The map says 12 hours, but keep in mind these are almost all logging roads so depending on the road conditions you'll be going pretty slow. I would plan to spread this out over 2 days if you want any leisure time. Either that, or cut out the Sherk detour and take Nanaimo River rd right into Nanaimo.
Also, if you're going right in to Cowichan lake and plan to backtrack, you might as well just drive right around the lake - saves you having to drive the same road twice and won't add any time.
Once you're on the mainland, whistler is awesome and so is squamish which is on the way. You can't go wrong with pg to jasper and banff - lots of awesome scenery on that route!
The west coast trail is passable, but it's a really long hike (a week or more), and there are very few entry points. If you want to check out a small part of it, I once did a short trip from Pachena campground near Bamfield. We hiked to the Pachena point lighthouse and back, and it was a good easy day. See map here.
Apparently you can also get on the trail somewhere around Nitnat if you take a water taxi, but I don't have any personal experience with that so you would have to ask around to find out more.
^^ Hah is that for real? a broken axle and the whole wheel comes off? That's crazy.
There are definitely companies who will come pick up cars/trucks for scrap. I've had several hauled away from my place over the years. No wheels are no problem, they'll skid it up onto a flat bed. Just do a search on usedvictoria.com for scrap removal. Some of them will even pay you a small amount - the scrap metal is worth something (that's why they want it).
The community make this place what it is, and we definitely have good people. Welcome to the site, hope to see you on the trails!
That's quite the trip! I'm not sure if you're going to be able to get to Sherk lake from that direction though. Maybe someone else can correct me, but I don't think there is access to the Chemainus valley from up north without bypassing gates. The only public access to Sherk that I know of is through the gates in Chemainus, and that's only open on weekends (and you have to sign in/out).
How long are you planning to spend on this route? The map says 12 hours, but keep in mind these are almost all logging roads so depending on the road conditions you'll be going pretty slow. I would plan to spread this out over 2 days if you want any leisure time. Either that, or cut out the Sherk detour and take Nanaimo River rd right into Nanaimo.
Also, if you're going right in to Cowichan lake and plan to backtrack, you might as well just drive right around the lake - saves you having to drive the same road twice and won't add any time.
Once you're on the mainland, whistler is awesome and so is squamish which is on the way. You can't go wrong with pg to jasper and banff - lots of awesome scenery on that route!
The west coast trail is passable, but it's a really long hike (a week or more), and there are very few entry points. If you want to check out a small part of it, I once did a short trip from Pachena campground near Bamfield. We hiked to the Pachena point lighthouse and back, and it was a good easy day. See map here.
Apparently you can also get on the trail somewhere around Nitnat if you take a water taxi, but I don't have any personal experience with that so you would have to ask around to find out more.