Terrain: Intermediate
| Approximate Elevations (in meters) | |||
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| Start: | 20 | End: | 213 |
| Minimum: | 20 | Maximum: | 213 |
| Net Gain: | 193 | Cumulative Gain: | 193 |
Mt Doug
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Park: Mt Douglas Regional Park
5.0 km loop.
Terrain: Intermediate
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Mt Douglas Park Trailhead: (8 km from Saanich Hall). Take McKenzie Ave east to Shelbourne, turn north (left) on Shelbourne and drive for approx 2 km until you come to the park. Proceed through the park (on the lower main road) to a large parking area on your right just past Ash Road.
Bus access:28
Churchill Road Trailhead: (alternate start, 7 km from Saanich Hall). From the hall drive north on highway 17, take the 1st exit (McKenzie Ave) and head east to Shelbourne, turn north (left) on Shelbourne and drive for approx 2 km until you come to Mt Doug Park. The parking area is at the base of the road leading to the summit (very close to the park entrance on Shelbourne).
Glendenning Road Trailhead: (alternate start).Take Darwin Ave to Saanich Road, turn left and drive north to McKenzie Ave. Turn right and drive east to Blenkinsop Road (the 3rd traffic light after turning onto McKenzie Ave). Turn left on Blenkinsop and drive north to Mt Douglas Cross Road (the second road on your right). Turn right and drive to the top of the hill and turn left onto Glendenning Ave (the first road on your left). Drive to the end of the road and park in the small parking area.
| Dayhike | 2 boot (easy to moderate). | 1 hour one way. | Suitable all year. |
There are multiple possible routes for this trail, the information on this page represents a common route taken by the club. If you require specific information as to length, trail conditions or other aspects please contact the event coordinator.
There are two other trailheads with limited parking, one at the north end of Glendenning Rd (off Mt Douglas Cross Road) and the other near the north end of Cedar Hill Road.View trail condition reports for this trail.