Chemainus Lake

Park: Chemainus Lake, North Cowichan

2.5 km loop.

Terrain: Moderately smooth

Approximate Elevations (in meters)
StartEndMinimumMaximumGain
95 95 90 100 10

Chemainus Lake Trailhead: (75 km from Saanich Hall, 1k on logging roads). This trailhead is accessed from the Copper Canyon logging road. Drive north from Victoria on the Trans-Canada highway. Turn left at the Doman's Lumber yard on MacMillian Blodel Haul Road, the second left turn beyond the light for the road leading east (right) to Chemanius. This turn is at a light itself. Proceed .7km to the intersection with River Road, the parking area is slightly to your left (just left of the road leading to the gate for the Copper Canyon access road).

Access restrictions:Dawn to dusk.

Uses

Dayhike1 boot (easy).30 minutes for the loop.Suitable all year.

Description

This lovely, short loop is a pleasant stop off when driving up or down the island. The trail is too short to warrant a trip solely to hike it but, it could be joined with other trails in the area, to make a pleasant day's outing.

The trail circumnavigates Chemainus Lake with views across the lake to Mt Brenton.

Features

This trail features animals (Beaver), birds (Great blue heron, Raven, Woodpecker), fish (Rainbow trout), fishing, lakes and miscellaneous (Picnic area (one table)).

Last hiked:March 16, 2008

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