Carmanah Main

Total Kilometers
10.2

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Fall, Summer, Spring

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Carmanah Main is a very wide, graded gravel route that closely follows a power line corridor through a heavily vegetated landscape. With tall trees and thick brush lining much of the trail, the road offers a green, wooded atmosphere even as it travels beneath open sky. The surface is generally well-maintained but not without its rough patches -- expect scattered small potholes and sections of washboarding that may require reduced speeds for comfort. Due to its open design and dry conditions, the trail can become very dusty when other vehicles are present, so spacing out is recommended when traveling in a group. While the utility corridor keeps the trail relatively straight and open, the natural surroundings still offer a pleasant visual contrast between industrial infrastructure and the encroaching forest.

Photos of Carmanah Main

Carmanah Main
Carmanah Main

Difficulty

This road is easily passable for all high-clearance and even many standard vehicles. Minimal technical challenges make it a great access route, utility corridor, or connection between more remote trails. Be prepared for dust and light vibration from washboards.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Carmanah Main can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

This trail is accessible from Rosander Main and the Cowichan Main Trail.

Carmanah Main Map

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