Cowichan River Footpath: Skutz Falls to Marie Canyon Loop

5.6 km loop.

Terrain: Moderately gentle

Approximate Elevations (in meters)
Start:	100	End:	100
Minimum:		Maximum:	165
Net Gain:		Cumulative Gain:	100

Skutz Falls Trailhead: (80 km from Saanich Hall, 3 km on logging roads). Drive north from Victoria on highway #1 to the Lake Cowichan highway (BC#18) just north of Duncan. Turn west (left) and drive 18.7 km until you come to the turnoff to Skutz Falls. Turn left and follow the gravel road for about 3 km to the falls. Acces the trail on the far side of the river across the truck bridge.

Facilities available at the trailhead include:

Campsite
Picnic tables
Shelter is available
Toilets and/or outhouses

Uses

Backpack	Easy.		Suitable all year.
Dayhike	1 boot (easy to moderate).		Suitable all year.

Description

This trail is very well marked with markings every km.

This route leads from the Skutz Falls parking area down one side of the Cowichan River, across the trestle and back along the other side re-crossing on a road bridge near the parking area.

Features

This trail features canyons, fishing, forests, rivers and waterfalls.

Hazards

Boardwalk (can be very slippery in wet conditions)
some exposure (steep dropoffs)

For additional information see:

Cowichan Valley Regional District - Hiking.

Trail-conditions

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