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The Best Hiking Trails in British Columbia (Canada)

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  • Meade's Creek West Side (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

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    near Mesachie Lake, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    7.70mi
    Elevation +
    1608f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofMeade's Creek West Side (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofMeade's Creek West Side (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofMeade's Creek West Side (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

    This hike provides some decent views down the Meade's Creek Valley towards the Lake. The hike is completely on a logging road which runs high above the west side of the Creek so although you can sometimes hear it, you ne...

  • Mt. Tzouhalem - Danalyzer (Duncan) Retreads

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    near Tzouhalem, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    4.60mi
    Elevation +
    876f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofMt. Tzouhalem - Danalyzer (Duncan) Retreads Photo ofMt. Tzouhalem - Danalyzer (Duncan) Retreads Photo ofMt. Tzouhalem - Danalyzer (Duncan) Retreads

    This challenging hike takes you along the south west facing side of Mt. Tzouhalem offering great views of Cowichan Bay Estuary, the city of Duncan and the hills of the Cowichan Valley beyond. During this early spring hik...

  • Mesachie Forest and Summit (Mesachie) - Retreads

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    near Mesachie Lake, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    3.89mi
    Elevation +
    860f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofMesachie Forest and Summit (Mesachie) - Retreads Photo ofMesachie Forest and Summit (Mesachie) - Retreads Photo ofMesachie Forest and Summit (Mesachie) - Retreads

    Mesachie mountain offers great views, a variety of forest types and a good cardio workout-all within a 10 minute drive of downtown Lake Cowichan! The forest in the lower section of the trail is a mix of mature fir & c...

  • Mt. Tzouhalem Lookout (Duncan) - Retreads

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    near Tzouhalem, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    4.87mi
    Elevation +
    820f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofMt. Tzouhalem Lookout (Duncan) - Retreads Photo ofMt. Tzouhalem Lookout (Duncan) - Retreads Photo ofMt. Tzouhalem Lookout (Duncan) - Retreads

    T-Road Trail slices though the plate of spaghetti that is the Mt. Tzouhalem trail system, leading to one of the most spectacular views in the Cowichan Valley. This Wikiloc follows T-Road almost exclusively to the lookout...

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  • Cottonwood Crk to Pine Point (Youbou) - Retreads

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    near Youbou, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    4.85mi
    Elevation +
    144f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofCottonwood Crk to Pine Point (Youbou) - Retreads Photo ofCottonwood Crk to Pine Point (Youbou) - Retreads Photo ofCottonwood Crk to Pine Point (Youbou) - Retreads

    This easy hike which goes from where North Shore Road crosses Cottonwood Creek to the Pine Point Campground is not very exciting in itself but it does provide access to south facing beaches on Lake Cowichan with good swi...

  • Genoa Bay to Mt. Tzouhalem (near) Summit (Genoa Bay) Retreads

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    near Genoa Bay, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    3.32mi
    Elevation +
    1375f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofGenoa Bay to Mt. Tzouhalem (near) Summit (Genoa Bay) Retreads Photo ofGenoa Bay to Mt. Tzouhalem (near) Summit (Genoa Bay) Retreads Photo ofGenoa Bay to Mt. Tzouhalem (near) Summit (Genoa Bay) Retreads

    This hike has so many amazing things about it, it is hard to know where to begin! The trail climbs steadily upward through a beautiful open forest of gary oak, arbutus and fir trees - some of them huge! Along the way ...

  • Skidder Mountain (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

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    near Lake Cowichan, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    8.30mi
    Elevation +
    735f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofSkidder Mountain (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofSkidder Mountain (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofSkidder Mountain (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

    This hike starts off in an urban forest, the trail follows along Beaver Creek to its junction with a logging road called "Fairservice Main". The forest section is a pleasant walk, it is actually along an old railway righ...

  • Mt Tzou, Nevilane to Jitka's Bench Loop (Duncan) - Retreads

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    near Maple Bay, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    6.15mi
    Elevation +
    1496f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofMt Tzou, Nevilane to Jitka's Bench Loop (Duncan) - Retreads Photo ofMt Tzou, Nevilane to Jitka's Bench Loop (Duncan) - Retreads Photo ofMt Tzou, Nevilane to Jitka's Bench Loop (Duncan) - Retreads

    This is a challenging hike through the Mount Tzouhalem Forest Reserve leading to a great view at "Jitka's Bench" which overlooks Birds Eye Cove in Maple Bay. The outbound leg of this hike is a real cardio challenge wh...

  • Stoney Hill / Samsun Narrows (Duncan) - Retreads

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    near Genoa Bay, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    3.36mi
    Elevation +
    518f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofStoney Hill / Samsun Narrows (Duncan) - Retreads Photo ofStoney Hill / Samsun Narrows (Duncan) - Retreads Photo ofStoney Hill / Samsun Narrows (Duncan) - Retreads

    This popular trail leads to several bluffs with spectacular views over Samsun Narrows to Saltspring Island and southward over the Saanich peninsula to the San Juan Islands. The forest here is lovely with hanging fern ...

  • Barry Rd. to Hollings Crk. (Millbay) - Retreads

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    near Mill Bay, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    3.51mi
    Elevation +
    240f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofBarry Rd. to Hollings Crk. (Millbay) - Retreads Photo ofBarry Rd. to Hollings Crk. (Millbay) - Retreads Photo ofBarry Rd. to Hollings Crk. (Millbay) - Retreads

    This is an easy trek on gravel, grass, woodland and meadowland trails. It is in a mixed cedar & maple forest with three creeks flowing through it. You will cross a marvellous old (1966) stone bridge and come across so...

  • Spectacle and Oliphant Lakes (Malahat) - Retreads

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    near Malahat, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    4.35mi
    Elevation +
    164f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofSpectacle and Oliphant Lakes (Malahat) - Retreads Photo ofSpectacle and Oliphant Lakes (Malahat) - Retreads Photo ofSpectacle and Oliphant Lakes (Malahat) - Retreads

    A hike to two pretty lakes at the top of the Malahat. The trail is in pleasant forest shade at the lakes but between the two it passes through a clearcut. There are some peekaboo views of the mainland mountains from th...

  • CRFP Skutz Falls Loop (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

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    near Paldi, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    3.74mi
    Elevation +
    449f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofCRFP Skutz Falls Loop (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofCRFP Skutz Falls Loop (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofCRFP Skutz Falls Loop (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

    This hike will take you down the south side of the beautiful Cowichan River and back up the north side between Skutz Falls and Trestle 66. The downstream segment is through beautiful forest, high (mostly) above the Rive...

  • Crofton Lake I (Crofton) - Retreads

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    near Crofton, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    7.06mi
    Elevation +
    1050f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofCrofton Lake I (Crofton) - Retreads Photo ofCrofton Lake I (Crofton) - Retreads Photo ofCrofton Lake I (Crofton) - Retreads

    This is a challenging hike through North Cowichan's community forest up to and beyond Crofton Lake. Mostly in the shade of a beautiful mixed forest with some sections along decommissioned logging roads. There are peek...

  • Stoltz Knoll (Lake Cowichan)-Prehike Retreads

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    near Paldi, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    4.59mi
    Elevation +
    551f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofStoltz Knoll (Lake Cowichan)-Prehike Retreads Photo ofStoltz Knoll (Lake Cowichan)-Prehike Retreads Photo ofStoltz Knoll (Lake Cowichan)-Prehike Retreads

    This pleasant hike includes second growth forest and understory plantings, a hemlock grove and a splendid view of the river valley from Stoltz Knoll. The trail follows a logging road in the valley beneath Stoltz Bluff e...

  • Cowichan Valley Trail (Chemainus) - Retreads

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    near Chemainus, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    4.27mi
    Elevation +
    121f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofCowichan Valley Trail (Chemainus) - Retreads Photo ofCowichan Valley Trail (Chemainus) - Retreads Photo ofCowichan Valley Trail (Chemainus) - Retreads

    This gentle hike will take you along the Cowichan Valley Trail around mural-town, to the Mount Brenton Golf course clubhouse, through downtown, Old Town and past the harbour. The Chemainus murals are worth a trip in the...

  • Valley Views (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

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    near Lake Cowichan, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    8.41mi
    Elevation +
    810f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofValley Views (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofValley Views (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofValley Views (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

    This is a hike over urban paths, forest trail and logging road (mostly the latter). Although the journey is not remarkable, the views at the end certainly are! The trail ascends the hills on the south side of the Cowicha...

  • Colliery Dam Park (Nanaimo) - Retreads

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    near Second Chinatown, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    3.23mi
    Elevation +
    249f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofColliery Dam Park (Nanaimo) - Retreads Photo ofColliery Dam Park (Nanaimo) - Retreads Photo ofColliery Dam Park (Nanaimo) - Retreads

    This is a pleasant urban hike over well maintained trails around two small lakes. There are washrooms, picnic and swimming areas. The park has an interesting history which is explained by interpretive signage and there i...

  • Trestle 66 Downstream (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

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    near Paldi, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    4.62mi
    Elevation +
    387f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofTrestle 66 Downstream (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofTrestle 66 Downstream (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofTrestle 66 Downstream (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

    This hike will first take you onto Trestle 66 crossing theCowichan River, then onto a trail on a ridge high above the water on the north side of Marie Canyon. As you descend to the River flatland you will be walking thro...

  • Sugarloaf and Townsend Hill

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    near Happy Valley, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    sportnewk
    Distance
    3.73mi
    Elevation +
    1276f
    TrailRank
    61| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSugarloaf and Townsend Hill Photo ofSugarloaf and Townsend Hill Photo ofSugarloaf and Townsend Hill

    Hiked two peaks in the Sooke Hills Wilderness Area. Got lost at very end where you cross the river. Don’t go that way, cross at same spot as the beginning

    Bonita ruta, bello paisaje mis felicitaciones.
    Mr Hunter

  • Buck Trail to Cobble Hill Summit (Cobble Hill) - Retreads

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    near Cobble Hill, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    4.22mi
    Elevation +
    909f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofBuck Trail to Cobble Hill Summit (Cobble Hill) - Retreads Photo ofBuck Trail to Cobble Hill Summit (Cobble Hill) - Retreads Photo ofBuck Trail to Cobble Hill Summit (Cobble Hill) - Retreads

    This is a wonderful hike, with not one, but two viewpoints with stunning views! The route uses the Buck Trail to circle around and come up the south side of the hill. The walk is gentler and more interesting than the ...

  • Caves and Koksilah Ridge View (Shawnigan) - Retreads

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    near Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    6.65mi
    Elevation +
    1447f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofCaves and Koksilah Ridge View (Shawnigan) - Retreads Photo ofCaves and Koksilah Ridge View (Shawnigan) - Retreads Photo ofCaves and Koksilah Ridge View (Shawnigan) - Retreads

    A strenuous hike with an interesting historical twist, leading to a wildflower filled mountain meadow with a view of Koksilah Ridge. The hike explores the area NE from the world famous Kinsol Trestle. This area, was p...

  • Yoho River Valley Trail

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    near Field, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Waterfallin
    Distance
    5.30mi
    Elevation +
    1070f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo ofYoho River Valley Trail Photo ofYoho River Valley Trail Photo ofYoho River Valley Trail

    Yoho River lies deep in a valley fed by surrounding glaciers, from a main trail that parallels the river smaller trails branch off as you hike upstream. Water melting from these glaciers create enormous waterfalls hundre...

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