Parkway Trail
British Columbia, Canada
Out-and-back trail in British Columbia, Canada. Hiking & Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 10 mi (16 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 650 ft (198 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 30 min
- High point
- 384 ft (117 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from start
- Waterfall 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from start
- Shelter 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from start
- Shelter: Trans Canada Trail Pavillion 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Parkway Trail
How long is Parkway Trail?
Parkway Trail is 10 mi (16 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 30 min. It climbs 650 ft (198 m) in total, up to a high point of 384 ft (117 m).
How hard is Parkway Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Parkway Trail?
Parking at the start. 16 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Parkway Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 6.3 mi (10.1 km). Toilets: 6.3 mi (10.1 km).
Is Parkway Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (68% under trees).
What can you do on Parkway Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Road & touring bike. Shared with bikes. Surface: paved.
Where can you eat near Parkway Trail?
Maggie's Seafood Market Fish & Chips, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Country Grocer, 0.4 mi (0.6 km).
Is this a good week for Parkway Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Parkway Trail
- Parkway Trail British Columbia · Moderate · 12.6 mi (20.3 km)
- Creeper British Columbia · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.4 km)
- Pipeline Trail British Columbia · Moderate · 5.5 mi (8.9 km)
- The Great Trail - Regional District of Nanaimo - North British Columbia · Expert · 12.8 mi (20.6 km)
- Banana Access Trail British Columbia · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
- The Great Trail - City of Nanaimo Third Street Park · Hard · 10.5 mi (16.9 km)
- Millstone Trail British Columbia · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Lower Sunny Side Trail British Columbia · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap