Trans-Canada Trail (Vancouver Island)
British Columbia, Canada
Point-to-point trail in British Columbia, Canada. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 80.7 mi (129.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,039 ft (1,231 m)
- Est. Time
- 8 hr 45 min
- High point
- 1,588 ft (484 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Ladysmith Amphitheatre 1 mi (1.6 km) from start
- Shelter 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from start
- Shelter 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from start
- Shelter 58.5 mi (94.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 58.5 mi (94.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 58.5 mi (94.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 58.5 mi (94.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 58.6 mi (94.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Waugh Creek Falls Viewpoint 79 mi (127.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Trans-Canada Trail (Vancouver Island)
How long is Trans-Canada Trail (Vancouver Island)?
Trans-Canada Trail (Vancouver Island) is 80.7 mi (129.9 km) long. Most people take about 8 hr 45 min. It climbs 4,039 ft (1,231 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,588 ft (484 m).
How hard is Trans-Canada Trail (Vancouver Island)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Trans-Canada Trail (Vancouver Island)?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Trans-Canada Trail (Vancouver Island)?
Drinking water on the way at 1.1 mi (1.8 km). Toilets: 7.4 mi (11.8 km), 8.5 mi (13.7 km), 42 mi (67.5 km).
Is Trans-Canada Trail (Vancouver Island) shaded?
Mostly shaded (83% under trees).
What can you do on Trans-Canada Trail (Vancouver Island)?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Trans-Canada Trail (Vancouver Island)?
Tim Hortons, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Country Grocer, 0.2 mi (0.3 km).
Is this a good week for Trans-Canada Trail (Vancouver Island)?
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.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap