Galloping Goose: Sooke River to Leechtown

9.0 km one way.

Terrain: Smooth

Approximate Elevations (in meters)

Start End Minimum Maximum Gain

40 160 40 160 120

Sooke Potholes Trailhead: (48 km from Saanich Hall). Take highway #1 west from Victoria. Take the Colwood exit and follow Sooke Road (highway 14) to Sooke River Road. Sooke Potholes parking area is at the end of this road.

Facilities available at the trailhead include:

Toilets and/or outhouses

Uses

Cross-country ski	Novice.	2.5 hours one way.
Cycling (touring)	Easy to moderate.	2.5 hours one way.	Suitable all year.
Dayhike	2 boot (moderate).	2.5 hours one way.	Suitable all year.

Description

Conditions rarely permit this trail to be used for cross country skiing, when they do permit it is an excellent route for all levels of ability.

Features

This trail features forests, historical artifacts (Mining relics mostly disappeared) and rivers.

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