Juan de Fuca Marine Trail: China Beach to Mystic Beach

Park: Juan de Fuca Provincial Park

2.0 km point to point.

Terrain: Intermediate

Elevations (in meters)
StartEndMinimumMaximumGain
72 0 0 75 75

China Beach Trailhead: (70 km from Saanich Hall). Drive west from Victoria on highway #1 to the Colwood exit. Take this exit and continue to where the road becomes BC#14 through Sooke to Jordan River. From Jordan River continue driving west for approximately 3.5 km until you come to China Beach. Turn left and drive into the parking lot. (A $5 parking fee is charged.)

Facilities available at the trailhead include:

China Beach Trailhead: (70 km from Saanich Hall). Drive west from Victoria on highway #1 to the Colwood exit. Take this exit and continue to where the road becomes BC#14 through Sooke to Jordan River. From Jordan River continue driving west for approximately 3.5 km until you come to China Beach. Turn left and drive into the parking lot. (A $5 parking fee is charged.)

Facilities available at the trailhead include:

Uses

BackpackEasy to moderate. Best from April thru October.
Dayhike2 boot (easy to moderate). Suitable all year.

Features

This trail features beaches, forests and views.

Hazards

Trail subject to mud, especially in fall, winter and spring. Suspension bridge crossing near China Beach, some log crossings/stairs.

Comments

The trail can be quite muddy, especially in the fall, winter and spring. Gators and well water proofed boots are a must.

Campsites along the trail

Mystic Beach2.0 km 0 meters
  • Outhouse
Water is available quality is good.

Trail-conditions

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