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Silvermine Trail (Cobble Hill) - Retreads

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Trail stats

Distance
3.69 mi
Elevation gain
410 ft
Technical difficulty
Difficult
Elevation loss
410 ft
Max elevation
766 ft
TrailRank 
59
Min elevation
463 ft
Trail type
Loop
Moving time
one hour 30 minutes
Time
2 hours 26 minutes
Coordinates
1023
Uploaded
August 4, 2022
Recorded
August 2022
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near Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia (Canada)

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Itinerary description

A nice trail which initially skirts a residential subdivision but soon turns away and ascends steadily to Bonanza Bluff (locally named). The trail is almost entirely in the forest, crossing one wetland area and a stream via sturdy bridges.

There are stunning 180 degree views from the bluff out over the Koksilah River valley to the hills in the distance.

The Retreads Hiking Club gives this hike an American Volksports Association rating of 3 B.

Looking for a hike in the Cowichan Valley? Or, looking for hiking companions? Google "Retreads Hiking Club CVRD”

Waypoints

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Trailhead & Parking

Parking is limited.

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Typical trail conditions

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Typical trail conditions

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Typical trail conditions

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Typical trail conditions

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Alternate trail access

PictographIntersection Altitude 505 ft
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Turn left

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Typical trail conditions - a big hill!

PictographIntersection Altitude 522 ft
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Turn right

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Typical trail conditions

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Typical trail conditions

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Typical trail conditions

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Typical trail conditions

PictographIntersection Altitude 735 ft

Bear left

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Typical trail conditions

PictographIntersection Altitude 719 ft
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Bear left

PictographIntersection Altitude 755 ft
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Keep straight

PictographTree Altitude 764 ft
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A big arbutus (and it's lovely bark) just below the bluff.

PictographPhoto Altitude 751 ft
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Views from Bonanza Bluff

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