Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail Victoria British Columbia Canada
The 13 km long Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail is located in Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park, which is the largest park in the Capital Region District around Victoria, BC. The hard-packed crushed stone dust pathway traverses the green space,...
The 13 km long Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail is located in Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park, which is the largest park in the Capital Region District around Victoria, BC. The hard-packed crushed stone dust pathway traverses the green space, which acts as a buffer to the Greater Victoria Water Supply Catchment, and includes the 471 m tall Mount Braden. The Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail traverses the territory of the Malahat First Nation, and it is also part of the Trans Canada Trail, so we explored it as part of our cross-Canada #Hike4Birds. Ultimately, the Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail ended up being one of our favourite sections of the Trans Canada Trail in BC. In particular, highlights for us included the breathtaking views over the Olympic Peninsula, feeling completely immersed in the lush, temperate rainforest, spotting a Barred Owl on the trail, enjoying the soothing sounds of flowing rivers, and breathing in the fresh mountain air. This trail is a true sanctuary for those seeking solace and adventure in the great outdoors. In conclusion, whether you're a seasoned hiker or a novice explorer, the Sooke Wilderness Trail promises an unforgettable experience on the Trans Canada Trail. So, lace up your hiking boots or break out your mountain bike, pack your essentials, and get ready to embark on a journey through nature's wonders.
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The Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail in BC is part of the 28,000 km long Trans Canada Trail, so we got to explore it as part of our cross-country #Hike4Birds.
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The Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail is located in the Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park, which has a lot of streams, lakes, and waterfalls. This suspension bridge is just one of many bridges built to assist hikers and cyclists throughout the...
The Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail is located in the Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park, which has a lot of streams, lakes, and waterfalls. This suspension bridge is just one of many bridges built to assist hikers and cyclists throughout the forested park.
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The narrow, bouncy, suspension bridge on the Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail is a highlight for hikers and cyclists crossing through the huge Sooke Hills Wilderness Park near Victoria, BC.
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Hikers and cyclists immerse themselves in the tranquility of Vancouver Island's lush temperate rainforest on the #SookeHillsWildernessTrail.
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During our hike through the Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park we spotted this beautiful Barred Owl right on the side of the Trans Canada Trail. This was one of our favourite birding moments in BC!
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The Yos Totem Pole, created by artists from the Malahat Nation graces the Trans Canada Trail in the Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park on Vancouver Island, BC.
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The Sooke Hills Wildnerness Trail portion of the Trans Canada Trail on Vancouver Island offers breathtaking, panoramic views over the mountains of the Olympic Peninsula.
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The Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail near Victoria, BC takes hikers and cycists to a variety of habitats, including dense forests, river valleys and small lakes, and open areas with stunning views of the San Juan Islands.
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The Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail provides hikers and cyclists with a true wilderness experience, but the trail is well marked, well signed, maintained to extremely high standards, and located on the outskirts of Victoria, BC's capital city.
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Looks like a very fun section of the TCT! Great photos
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Andrea Horning It is one of my favourite sections of the TCT. The hiking is easy, and it feels like you are deep in the wilderness, but you areAndrea Horning It is one of my favourite sections of the TCT. The hiking is easy, and it feels like you are deep in the wilderness, but you are actually quite close to amenities. More ... -
Sonya Richmond If it's one of your favourites, it's definitely worth checking out then!
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More amazing adventures on the Trans Canada Trail! Beautiful photos and wildlife sightings! -
Cora Lee Rennie Thanks! The Barred Owl encounter was so amazing - we didn't notice the bird, which was perched right on the side of the trail, untilCora Lee Rennie Thanks! The Barred Owl encounter was so amazing - we didn't notice the bird, which was perched right on the side of the trail, until we were only a few feet away. We went a respectful distance and then stopped to watch, only to see it cough up an owl pellet - gross, but also really cool! More ...
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Glad you had the opportunity to check this out! It is also a good route for cycling, given the hard-pack trail, and one can ride all the way toGlad you had the opportunity to check this out! It is also a good route for cycling, given the hard-pack trail, and one can ride all the way to Duncan (using some side-streets after reaching the top of the Malahat! More ... -
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