Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near North Saanich, British Columbia

At nearly 1,300 feet in elevation, this lake offers a peaceful retreat with amenities like a sturdy dock for launching paddle boards or fishing. Its relatively warm waters invite refreshing summer swims. The spacious site easily accommodates several vehicles, making it an excellent destination for b...
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This trail follows a network of Forest Service roads, gradually transitioning from lower-elevation gravel corridors into steeper, narrower climbs. Expect long ascents with rutted sections, seasonal snow, and icy patches lingering well into spring. As you gain elevation toward 2,800 feet, dense everg...
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Follow the Forest Service road to a hidden local favorite pond. The origins of its name remain a mystery, adding to its quiet charm. The pond features an old, weathered wooden dock, perfect for launching a paddle board or simply relaxing while taking in the peaceful forest and mountain surroundings.
Learn more about Pet's Pond

Once a secret playground for local buggy drivers, this trail still carries a hint of its rugged past. It climbs steadily to over 2,200 feet, rewarding you with a panoramic overlook of Cowichan River Provincial Park. The first half serves up narrow, partly washed-out single tracks that twist and dip ...
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Just off Highway 14 (West Coast Road) along the coast of Vancouver Island are a number of logging roads. One of those roads is W40 which quickly leads to W50-A. W50-A is primarily dirt and gravel, with a few very deep and narrow ditches that cross the road and require high clearance to avoid scrapin...
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Trail 230 is one of several short motorcycle trails in the Whistle Lake Area. It's a wide dirt path with a few embedded rock surfaces, embedded boulders, and big roots, but it is overall a very easy trail. It goes between tall skinny red alder trees, sword ferns, and thick cedar trees in a really sc...
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Access to this trail begins off the highway. The way to the lake is a steep uphill, almost all the way up, made mostly of loose rock. Expect snow and very slippery conditions during winter. The road up is treed and narrow with the occasional pin striping here and there.
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PA-S-2550-6670 is a 1.2-mile out-and-back route open to street-legal vehicles. This lightly traveled gravel road is somewhat overgrown and features a few potholes along with scattered sections of loose rock. Several pullouts along the route provide opportunities for dispersed camping, making it a go...
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Freefall is a 0.8-mile point-to-point trail in the Foothills ORV system that traverses the hillside through a mix of exposed terrain and forest. The route features several sidehill sections with good views, along with a short but steep climb that adds a bit of excitement. While relatively short, the...
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West Phantom Bear is a 0.53-mile point-to-point 50-inch-and-under trail in the Foothills ORV system that delivers a fast, flowing ride with numerous wide berms that encourage maintaining momentum through the corners. The trail traverses a mix of forest and exposed hillside, with scattered rock outcr...
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Outer Limits is a 1.0-mile point-to-point trail open to vehicles 96 inches wide or less. The trail winds through the forest with a mix of short climbs and descents, heavy rutting, scattered root steps, and several smaller muddy sections. A Discover Pass is required for recreation and parking within ...
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Firnobyl is a 1.3-mile one-way dirt bike-only singletrack trail in the Foothills ORV system that descends the hillside through a series of tight, winding switchbacks. The trail is narrow and well-defined with no significant obstacles, making it an enjoyable descent that emphasizes cornering and bike...
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Easy Livin' Road is a 2.0-mile point-to-point route open to vehicles 96 inches wide or less. This gravel road serves as an access route into the Sadie Creek 4x4 Course, featuring intermittent potholes and numerous spur trails worth exploring along the way. The final few hundred feet become narrower ...
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Pa-H-1000 is a 3.8-mile point-to-point trail in the Foothills ORV system that follows a single-lane gravel road connecting several trails throughout the network. Although it is physically a gravel road, the route is gated at its entrance and is only accessible to ATVs and dirt bikes via the surround...
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I-5 is a 0.7-mile point-to-point ATV and dirt bike trail that climbs steadily through the Foothills ORV system to a scenic viewpoint overlooking the surrounding hills. The trail offers a fast, flowing ride with numerous tight, bermed corners that encourage a smooth rhythm. Riders will encounter a fe...
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Walking Horse Trail is a 1.9-mile out-and-back trail in the Foothills ORV system that follows a single-lane gravel road legally restricted to dirt bikes and ATVs. The route climbs the hillside using numerous tight switchbacks while offering excellent views of the surrounding landscape. The road surf...
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Laddy Buck Trail is a 0.30-mile point-to-point trail open to vehicles 96 inches wide or less. The trail follows a mostly grassy surface with a few steeper climbs and several smaller root steps, making for a short but enjoyable drive through the forest. A Discover Pass is required for recreation and ...
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Sunset Trail is a 0.52-mile point-to-point trail open to vehicles 96 inches wide or less. The trail follows a mostly grassy surface with numerous short climbs and a single log crossing, making for a fun, flowing drive through the forest. A Discover Pass is required for recreation and parking within ...
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Sinker Swamp is a 252-yard point-to-point trail open to vehicles 96 inches wide or less. Despite its short length, the trail passes through several small mud holes that add character to this connector within the Sadie Creek 4x4 Course. A Discover Pass is required for recreation and parking within th...
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Water World is a 1.1-mile point-to-point trail for ATVs and dirt bikes in the Foothills ORV system. As the name suggests, the wooded section of the trail tends to become wet and muddy after periods of rain. The route is otherwise fast and flowing, with numerous bermed turns that allow riders to sett...
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At nearly 1,300 feet in elevation, this lake offers a peaceful retreat with amenities like a sturdy dock for launching paddle boards or fishing. Its relatively warm waters invite refreshing summer swims. The spacious site easily accommodates several vehicles, making it an excellent destination for b...
Learn more about Wild Dear Lake

This trail follows a network of Forest Service roads, gradually transitioning from lower-elevation gravel corridors into steeper, narrower climbs. Expect long ascents with rutted sections, seasonal snow, and icy patches lingering well into spring. As you gain elevation toward 2,800 feet, dense everg...
Learn more about Holly Oak Lake

Follow the Forest Service road to a hidden local favorite pond. The origins of its name remain a mystery, adding to its quiet charm. The pond features an old, weathered wooden dock, perfect for launching a paddle board or simply relaxing while taking in the peaceful forest and mountain surroundings.
Learn more about Pet's Pond

Once a secret playground for local buggy drivers, this trail still carries a hint of its rugged past. It climbs steadily to over 2,200 feet, rewarding you with a panoramic overlook of Cowichan River Provincial Park. The first half serves up narrow, partly washed-out single tracks that twist and dip ...
Learn more about ArmDong

At nearly 1,300 feet in elevation, this lake offers a peaceful retreat with amenities like a sturdy dock for launching paddle boards or fishing. Its relatively warm waters invite refreshing summer swims. The spacious site easily accommodates several vehicles, making it an excellent destination for b...
Learn more about Wild Dear Lake

This trail follows a network of Forest Service roads, gradually transitioning from lower-elevation gravel corridors into steeper, narrower climbs. Expect long ascents with rutted sections, seasonal snow, and icy patches lingering well into spring. As you gain elevation toward 2,800 feet, dense everg...
Learn more about Holly Oak Lake

Follow the Forest Service road to a hidden local favorite pond. The origins of its name remain a mystery, adding to its quiet charm. The pond features an old, weathered wooden dock, perfect for launching a paddle board or simply relaxing while taking in the peaceful forest and mountain surroundings.
Learn more about Pet's Pond

Once a secret playground for local buggy drivers, this trail still carries a hint of its rugged past. It climbs steadily to over 2,200 feet, rewarding you with a panoramic overlook of Cowichan River Provincial Park. The first half serves up narrow, partly washed-out single tracks that twist and dip ...
Learn more about ArmDong