Cowichan River Footpath: Skutz Falls to Marie Canyon Return

7.0 km round trip.

Terrain: Moderately gentle

Approximate Elevations (in meters)
Start:	100	End:	100
Minimum:	100	Maximum:	165
Net Gain:	65	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

Dayhike

1 boot (easy to moderate).

Suitable all year.

Features

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

Hazards

Some exposure (steep dropoffs)

For additional information see:

Cowichan Valley Regional District - Hiking.

Other trails in Cowichan River Provincial Park

Trail-conditions

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