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  • 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
    65
    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. ...

  • 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. ...

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  • Elgin Trail

    Walking
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    near Crescent, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    WalkwithMe
    Distance
    4.35mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofElgin Trail Photo ofElgin Trail Photo ofElgin Trail

    Easy walking trail along the Nicomekl River. Walks past Elgin Marina , historic Stewart farm and a golf course. Lots of birds to see.

    Love this little walk. Great trail report. Soon they will extend this trail to the East all the way to 160th Street.
    Sea2SkyGuy

  • 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

  • Similkameen River

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Keremeos, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Paxx
    Distance
    49.69nm
    Elevation +
    1890f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofSimilkameen River Photo ofSimilkameen River Photo ofSimilkameen River

    This is a great beginner River for paddling. It has a few sections that can get up to a class 3 rating depending on the time of year but for the most part it will only have class 2. You are also running parallel to the h...

  • Mt. Tzouhalem - Danalyzer (Duncan) Retreads

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    near Tzouhalem, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    4.60mi
    Elevation +
    876f
    TrailRank
    64
    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
    64
    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...

  • Telkwa Pass 2022 - Thornhill - Telkwa

    Quad
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    near Thornhill, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    SteveBC
    Distance
    74.09mi
    Elevation +
    6129f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofTelkwa Pass 2022 - Thornhill - Telkwa Photo ofTelkwa Pass 2022 - Thornhill - Telkwa Photo ofTelkwa Pass 2022 - Thornhill - Telkwa

    From start of Copper River FSR to Telkwa Firehall. Full trip. I have listed a couple of offload points as waypoints but there are more further up Copper River FSR. Parking can also be had at or about 33.5 (Clore), 44km, ...

  • Juan de Fuca Trail, Bear Beach to Mystic Beach (1 way)—Pretreads

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    near River Jordan, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    RCubed
    Distance
    8.08mi
    Elevation +
    1125f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofJuan de Fuca Trail, Bear Beach to Mystic Beach (1 way)—Pretreads Photo ofJuan de Fuca Trail, Bear Beach to Mystic Beach (1 way)—Pretreads Photo ofJuan de Fuca Trail, Bear Beach to Mystic Beach (1 way)—Pretreads

    This is a very well developed 9K stretch of the Juan de Fuca trail with many bridges, ladders and improvements. Much of it is very nice woodland trail. That said, there are some difficulties such as the prolonged hike ov...

  • 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)
    Author
    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...

  • Golden Ears - to Alder Flats Campsite

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    near Silver Valley, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Chatterbox
    Distance
    3.72mi
    Elevation +
    1332f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofGolden Ears - to Alder Flats Campsite Photo ofGolden Ears - to Alder Flats Campsite Photo ofGolden Ears - to Alder Flats Campsite

    A moderate hike from the parking lot at West Canyon Trail up to the Alder Flats campsite, about half the distance, but less than a quarter of the elevation, to the peaks of the Golden Ears range. Some nice gradual trail ...

  • Pitt Addington Marsh - dyke trails, Pitt Meadows, BC.

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    near Silver Valley, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    mclivancouver
    with Jing and Ian
    Distance
    5.18mi
    Elevation +
    308f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofPitt Addington Marsh - dyke trails, Pitt Meadows, BC. Photo ofPitt Addington Marsh - dyke trails, Pitt Meadows, BC. Photo ofPitt Addington Marsh - dyke trails, Pitt Meadows, BC.

    The saved track starts along established, easy-to-follow trails in the north part of the marsh, and passes the two main viewing towers. There are views across the wetlands and to the surrounding mountains. To the sout...

  • Cambell Mountain - Whoops Trail, Canyon Trail

    Mountain Bike
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    near Poplar Grove, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Paxx
    Distance
    4.39mi
    Elevation +
    377f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofCambell Mountain - Whoops Trail, Canyon Trail Photo ofCambell Mountain - Whoops Trail, Canyon Trail Photo ofCambell Mountain - Whoops Trail, Canyon Trail

    A nice scenic ride along the side of Campbell mountain. You do ride along the side of a steep bank for a large portion of it, so if you aren't comfortable with heights it may not be a good trail for you. It's listed as...

  • Iona Causeway, Richmond, BC - Telephoto lens day

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    near West Point Grey, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    mclivancouver
    Distance
    5.76mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofIona Causeway, Richmond, BC - Telephoto lens day Photo ofIona Causeway, Richmond, BC - Telephoto lens day Photo ofIona Causeway, Richmond, BC - Telephoto lens day

    A hike from facilities at the Iona Beach Regional Park parking lot to end of the causeway and back. The causeway juts out into the Straight of Georgia, passing under the main VYR arrival or depature flyway, as well as re...

  • Squamish, BC, Skwelwil'em Wildlife Management Area

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    near Dentville, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    mclivancouver
    with Jing and Ian
    Distance
    4.54mi
    Elevation +
    571f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofSquamish, BC, Skwelwil'em Wildlife Management Area Photo ofSquamish, BC, Skwelwil'em Wildlife Management Area Photo ofSquamish, BC, Skwelwil'em Wildlife Management Area

    A river and delta walk just east of the Town of Squamish. The access roads are mostly gravel, with a 100m long pot-hole section just before joining the Squamish River Dike Road (this is no problem for a car at slow speed...

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