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  • Gowland Tod Park McKenzie Bight Loop (Saanich) - Retreads

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    near Brentwood Bay, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    5.17mi
    Elevation +
    781f
    TrailRank
    65
    Photo ofGowland Tod Park McKenzie Bight Loop (Saanich) - Retreads Photo ofGowland Tod Park McKenzie Bight Loop (Saanich) - Retreads Photo ofGowland Tod Park McKenzie Bight Loop (Saanich) - Retreads

    This hike in the amazing Gowland Tod Park follows the McKenzie Bight & Cascade trails. Along the arbutus lined lower section of McKenzie Bight trail there are great views across Saanich Inlet. The upper McKenzie section...

  • Cottonwood Creek Lower Loop (Youbou) - Retreads

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    near Youbou, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    3.40mi
    Elevation +
    131f
    TrailRank
    65
    Photo ofCottonwood Creek Lower Loop (Youbou) - Retreads Photo ofCottonwood Creek Lower Loop (Youbou) - Retreads Photo ofCottonwood Creek Lower Loop (Youbou) - Retreads

    More of a stroll than a hike, this trail takes you through the old Industrial Timber Mill (ITM) site to the mouth of Cottonwood Creek. There are pleasing views of Cowichan Lake and the surrounding hills from the beach th...

  • Split Rock - Saint John

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    near Seaview, Nova Brunsvic (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    4.74mi
    Elevation +
    564f
    TrailRank
    65| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofSplit Rock - Saint John Photo ofSplit Rock - Saint John Photo ofSplit Rock - Saint John

    This trail winds its way through eastern coastal forest along the bluffs high above the Bay of Fundy. There are many great viewpoints! We even saw lobstermen coming along in their boats to check their traps. We return...

    Such a lovely day doing this trail with both of you. Maybe the next one will be on the west coast 😎😎
    Fieldmice

  • Bald Mountain Upper Plateau (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

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    near Mesachie Lake, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    5.10mi
    Elevation +
    1253f
    TrailRank
    65
    Photo ofBald Mountain Upper Plateau (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofBald Mountain Upper Plateau (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofBald Mountain Upper Plateau (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

    This is a great hike at any time of year. It provides a number of spots to stop and admire the stunning views across beautiful Lake Cowichan to Honeymoon Bay and the Mesachie peninsula as well as views down the Cowichan ...

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  • Bald Mountain Saddle (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

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    near Mesachie Lake, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    3.53mi
    Elevation +
    850f
    TrailRank
    65
    Photo ofBald Mountain Saddle (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofBald Mountain Saddle (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofBald Mountain Saddle (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

    This is a great hike at any time of year. It provides a number of view points where you can look down on the north and south arms of beautiful Lake Cowichan. Nearing its termination you can look down the entire length of...

  • Roderick Haig Brown Park, B.C. - Flume Trail

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    near Adams Lake, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    mclivancouver
    with Jing and Ian
    Distance
    4.14mi
    Elevation +
    584f
    TrailRank
    65
    Photo ofRoderick Haig Brown Park, B.C. - Flume Trail Photo ofRoderick Haig Brown Park, B.C. - Flume Trail Photo ofRoderick Haig Brown Park, B.C. - Flume Trail

    This trail is approximately 4 km hiking length (track-length inadvertently includes part of the access road). It is a nice contrast to the level trails in the salmon spawning grounds along the Adams River. The trail is f...

  • Derby Reach to Fort Langley, BC (including forest loop)

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    near Haney, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    mclivancouver
    with Jing and Ian
    Distance
    6.81mi
    Elevation +
    141f
    TrailRank
    65
    Photo ofDerby Reach to Fort Langley, BC (including forest loop) Photo ofDerby Reach to Fort Langley, BC (including forest loop) Photo ofDerby Reach to Fort Langley, BC (including forest loop)

    A 4-km forest loop in Derby Reach Regional Park (no bicycles), then 3 km walk into Fort Langley village, along the Fort to Fort Trail and section of the Coast to Canyon Trail (shared with bicycles). Can do one-way finish...

  • Holland Creek (Ladysmith) - Retreads

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    near Ladysmith, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    5.06mi
    Elevation +
    804f
    TrailRank
    65
    Photo ofHolland Creek (Ladysmith) - Retreads Photo ofHolland Creek (Ladysmith) - Retreads Photo ofHolland Creek (Ladysmith) - Retreads

    This lovely loop hike takes you up and down, both sides of Holland Creek as it flows through an urban forest. This was a winter hike with strong water flow. On a hot summer day, this is a great hike in the cool of the fo...

  • Robert's Bank Wildlife Management Area, Ladner, BC.

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    near Ladner, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    mclivancouver
    with Jing and Ian
    Distance
    5.24mi
    Elevation +
    705f
    TrailRank
    65
    Photo ofRobert's Bank Wildlife Management Area, Ladner, BC. Photo ofRobert's Bank Wildlife Management Area, Ladner, BC. Photo ofRobert's Bank Wildlife Management Area, Ladner, BC.

    An all-season walk (or bicycle) along the lower delta of the Fraser River and the tidal marshes along the Straight of Georgia. Good views of the Roberts Bank coal export facility and its railway access at the south end. ...

  • Mt Bolduc (Honeymoon Bay) - Retreads

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    near Gordon River, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    5.90mi
    Elevation +
    2359f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofMt Bolduc (Honeymoon Bay) - Retreads Photo ofMt Bolduc (Honeymoon Bay) - Retreads Photo ofMt Bolduc (Honeymoon Bay) - Retreads

    At the top of Mt Bolduc, is a memorial site marking the 1944 crash of an RCAF coastal patrol plane. It was enroute from Patricia Bay to Tofino when it collided with the top of Mt Bolduc with no survivors. The Memorial...

  • Maple Mtn. Blue Trail (Crofton) - Retreads

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    near Crofton, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    3.14mi
    Elevation +
    741f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofMaple Mtn. Blue Trail (Crofton) - Retreads Photo ofMaple Mtn. Blue Trail (Crofton) - Retreads Photo ofMaple Mtn. Blue Trail (Crofton) - Retreads

    This hike is along the Blue Trail on Maple Mountain in the Municipality of North Cowichan's Osborne Bay Regional Park. It passes through some pretty woodlands, past a waterfall (seasonal) and then climbs about half way u...

  • Upper Bing's Creek, East Side West Side Loop (Duncan) - Retreads

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    near Hillcrest, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    3.97mi
    Elevation +
    1070f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofUpper Bing's Creek, East Side West Side Loop (Duncan) - Retreads Photo ofUpper Bing's Creek, East Side West Side Loop (Duncan) - Retreads Photo ofUpper Bing's Creek, East Side West Side Loop (Duncan) - Retreads

    This trail is great at all times of the year but is especially nice in the fall and spring when the water flow is higher. Due to a cooler start to summer, when this hike was recorded there was still good water flow. You ...

    Quick and easy. Close to home. Possible to extend to Mt. Prevost summit. So beautiful!
    Judy Smith

  • Île Saint Bernard

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    near Châteauguay, Québec (Canada)
    Author
    Ray Kodsieh
    Distance
    5.90mi
    Elevation +
    92f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofÎle Saint Bernard Photo ofÎle Saint Bernard Photo ofÎle Saint Bernard

    A significant variety of fauna nestled in this island and in great abundance. A home for different type of living species forming an ecological diversity that’s extremely well preserved. People get to this island to set ...

  • Ribbon Creek Trail to Ribbon Lake

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    near Kovach, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    Waterfallin
    Distance
    6.84mi
    Elevation +
    2470f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofRibbon Creek Trail to Ribbon Lake Photo ofRibbon Creek Trail to Ribbon Lake Photo ofRibbon Creek Trail to Ribbon Lake

    An 11km one way hike in Spray Valley Provincial Park, Kananaskis Country, Alberta. The trail follows Ribbon Creek passing a bike parking area, Ribbon Falls Campground, Ribbon Falls, a Chain Climbing Wall, and many other ...

  • Haslam Creek/White Pine Trails (Cassidy) - Retreads

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    near Cinnabar Valley, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    8.14mi
    Elevation +
    860f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofHaslam Creek/White Pine Trails (Cassidy) - Retreads Photo ofHaslam Creek/White Pine Trails (Cassidy) - Retreads Photo ofHaslam Creek/White Pine Trails (Cassidy) - Retreads

    This hike takes you across a gorge formed by Haslam Creek, via a substantial cable bridge, to Timberland Lake and then part way to McKay Lake. Unfortunately we ran out of time and had to turn back before reaching McKay. ...

  • Giant Steps Falls

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    near Lake Louise, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    Waterfallin
    Distance
    12.05mi
    Elevation +
    1909f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofGiant Steps Falls Photo ofGiant Steps Falls Photo ofGiant Steps Falls

    A fantastic 20km out and back trek through dense forest, over footbridges, beside an alpine lake and into an awe inspiring valley leads to this impressive series of waterfalls. Headwaters flowing east off the great divid...

  • Mesachie Forest Loop II (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

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    near Mesachie Lake, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    4.38mi
    Elevation +
    207f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofMesachie Forest Loop II (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofMesachie Forest Loop II (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofMesachie Forest Loop II (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

    This hike takes you around and through the Cowichan Lake Forest Research Station. The section through the Research Station proper (between waypoint #16 and #30) has restricted access. You are advised to contact the Resea...

  • Kinsol Trestle NW-Loop Long (Shawnigan Lake) - Retreads

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    near Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    5.72mi
    Elevation +
    784f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofKinsol Trestle NW-Loop Long (Shawnigan Lake) - Retreads Photo ofKinsol Trestle NW-Loop Long (Shawnigan Lake) - Retreads Photo ofKinsol Trestle NW-Loop Long (Shawnigan Lake) - Retreads

    This hike takes you over and under one of the tallest and longest (timber framed) railway structures in the world. The spectacular Kinsol Trestle which now forms part of the Trans Canada Trail. Following a mix of forest...

  • Fern Grotto Loop (Cobble Hill) - Retreads

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    near Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia (Canada)
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    River Kaatz
    Distance
    5.14mi
    Elevation +
    1053f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofFern Grotto Loop (Cobble Hill) - Retreads Photo ofFern Grotto Loop (Cobble Hill) - Retreads Photo ofFern Grotto Loop (Cobble Hill) - Retreads

    This is a wonderful hike through open forest to the world famous Kinsol Trestle - one of the tallest free-standing timber rail trestle structures in the world - and back. This gently rolling set of trails passes by two ...

  • Stoltz Knoll (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

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    near Paldi, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    4.44mi
    Elevation +
    551f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofStoltz Knoll (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofStoltz Knoll (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofStoltz Knoll (Lake Cowichan) - 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...

  • Shaw Creek (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

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    near Caycuse, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    3.32mi
    Elevation +
    203f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofShaw Creek (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofShaw Creek (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofShaw Creek (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

    Shaw Creek, near the west end of Lake Cowichan, is a jewel of the Cowichan Valley. It’s pristine water – fishermen refer to it as “gin clear” - provides fish spawning habitat and is the home of the endangered Cowichan La...

  • Algonquin - Canoe Lake canoe trip

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    near Canoe Lake, Ontàrio (Canada)
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    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    36.67mi
    Elevation +
    105f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofAlgonquin - Canoe Lake canoe trip Photo ofAlgonquin - Canoe Lake canoe trip Photo ofAlgonquin - Canoe Lake canoe trip

    A three day, two night canoe trip in the heart of Algonquin Park through 10 lakes with 8 portages. My wife and I headed out on a Monday in mid-September to take in some of the park's beauty. Our first day (11am start)...

  • Lakeview Park Shoreline Trail (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

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    near Lake Cowichan, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    3.36mi
    Elevation +
    440f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofLakeview Park Shoreline Trail (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofLakeview Park Shoreline Trail (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofLakeview Park Shoreline Trail (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

    This is a nice forest walk. Not strenuous, but with lots of small hills. This was one of the first areas on the Lake where timber was harvested. Vestiges of the original forest still exist in the form of many large stum...

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