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SaveSaanich trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking and Horseback. Trails here are often faint trail and rocky. Scenery includes views, summits and creeks. Common trail features include bridges, rock slabs and stairs. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Mt Douglas Park, Christmas Hill and Rithet's Bog Conservation Area.
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- Mountain Bike
22 trails
- E-Bike
20 trails
- Gravel Bike
25 trails
- Adaptive Bike
4 trails
- Horse
3 trails
- Hike
71 trails
- Trail Running
65 trails
Region Details
- 16
- 4
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Oct 25, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 71
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 22
- Trails E-Bike
- 20
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 25
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 71
- Trails Trail Running
- 65
- Total Distance
- 61 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,514 ft
- Total Vertical
- 723 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 739 ft
- Reports
- 431
- Photos
- 23
- Completed Counter
- 29,576
Sub Regions
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Rithet's Bog Conservation Area
Popular Saanich Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 11 ft • 2,044 •
Popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 11 ft green climb. It features bridge. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 722 ft • 0 ft • 2,013 •
Popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.5 • 2,336 ft • 20 ft • 1,805 •
Popular white difficulty gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 20 ft green climb. It features bridge. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 5.0 • 3,100 ft • 8 ft • 219 •
Moderately popular white difficulty family friendly mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 8 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 25 ★ 0.0 • 1,791 ft • 8 ft • 48 • • hike
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 15 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 78 ft • 32 •
Less popular green difficulty family friendly mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
Saanich Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 22 miles • 737 ft • 2 • Point to Point •
1010107 1of12 BC - 01viB Victoria, BC to Bamberton, BC (Bamberton Campsite) 36km + ferry
28 miles • 2,859 ft • 13 • Loop •
This route links together the location of 10 different abandoned cars in the hills around Victoria. Well,...
★ 2.0 • 4,473 miles • 70,480,270,329,034,091,111,569,950,265,835,520 miles • 10 • Point to Point •
1010000 Mainline 1 - Victoria, BC to Cape Spear, NL 7,212km (6,594.8km cycling and 617.2km in Ferries) You...
★ 2.0 • 118 miles • 5,064 ft • 3 • Loop •
https://bikepacking.com/routes/cowichan-valley-8/
59 miles • 2,675 ft • 4 • Loop •
Depending on your ability some of trail around Sooke Mtn. can be a tough on a gravel bike.
★ 4.0 • 6,149 miles • 3,116 ft • 1 • Point to Point •
1010003 Mainline 3 - Victoria, BC to Cape Spear, NL 9,919km (9,178.5km cycling and 741.3km ferries)
Photos of Saanich Mountain Bike
Videos of Saanich Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sixoriginal | add | report | activity #106583454 and 2 more | Oct 25, 2026 @ 11:30am Oct 25, 2026 |
| Andrewr31DWX | add | report | activity #105709593 | Oct 11, 2026 @ 1:53pm Oct 11, 2026 |
| Windpig | wishlist | route | activity #105431527 | Oct 7, 2026 @ 2:56pm Oct 7, 2026 |
| knfinlay | wishlist | trail | activity #104984048 | Oct 1, 2026 @ 9:44am Oct 1, 2026 |
| Sovetsch | add | report | activity #104785035 | Sep 28, 2026 @ 8:36am Sep 28, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Shadywood to Dalewood* is closed to cyclists | Mar 9, 2026 @ 9:54pm Mar 9, 2026 | ||
| trail | From shadywood to rolston this trail is closed... | Mar 9, 2026 @ 9:53pm Mar 9, 2026 | ||
| report | Omko | Aug 19, 2025 @ 2:06pm Aug 19, 2025 | ||
| report | No bull my koi is gexh aaa Aasieetee | May 26, 2025 @ 11:22am May 26, 2025 | ||
| trail | Section from McKenzie to Quadra will be closed... | Aug 7, 2022 @ 7:37pm Aug 7, 2022 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k20 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge171 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge5 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k20 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge172 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge5 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| McMinn Park Bike Skills Area | skill park | Saanich |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 22 | 43 miles | 1,073 ft | 16 miles | 243 ft | #1,047 | #54 | 21 | 429 | 7 | 102,772 | |
| E-Bike | 20 | 42 miles | 1,073 ft | 16 miles | 236 ft | #598 | #39 | 2 | 426 | 7 | 6,171 | |
| Gravel Bike | 25 | 44 miles | 1,096 ft | 16 miles | 725 ft | #786 | #33 | 3 | 2,264 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 30 miles | 686 ft | 12 miles | 236 ft | #2,556 | #66 | 90 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 3,120 ft | 46 ft | 2,083 ft | 36 ft | #709 | #50 | |||||
| Horse | 3 | 4 miles | 72 ft | 1 mile | 82 ft | #2,672 | #71 | 12 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 71 | 61 miles | 3,514 ft | 21 miles | 725 ft | #738 | #46 | 431 | 4,119 | |||
| Trail Running | 65 | 59 miles | 3,278 ft | 21 miles | 725 ft | #1,410 | #55 | 431 | 12,742 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Saanich?
Saanich has 7 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Saanich?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Saanich are:
- Colquitz River Trail - Dysart Rd to Interurban Rd (4.1/5)
- Alumni Chip Trail (4.1/5)
- Lochside Trail - Lohbrunner to Royal Oak (4.1/5)
- Lochside Trail - McMinn Park Segment (3.8/5)
- Lochside Trail - Island View to Saanichton (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Saanich?
There are 20 parking locations listed in Saanich. The most popular parking spots are:
- Tripp Station and Lochside Trail Parking
- Parking
- Galloping Goose Trailhead
- Parking
- Roche Cove North Trailhead
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What is the longest trail in Saanich?
The longest trail in Saanich is Alumni Chip Trail at 2.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Saanich?
The best hiking trails in Saanich are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Saanich?
The best trail running trails in Saanich are:
- Lake Loop Trail
- Alumni Chip Trail
- Lochside Trail - Lohbrunner to Royal Oak
- Lochside Trail - McMinn Park Segment
- Corridor Trail
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How many trails are in Saanich?
Saanich has a total of 71 trails. Of those, 22 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Saanich to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Saanich?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Saanich is Alumni Chip Trail with 78 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Saanich?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Saanich is Alumni Chip Trail with 82 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Saanich?
Saanich supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Saanich?
The following bike services are available in Saanich:
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Saanich?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Saanich is Lochside Trail - Lohbrunner to Royal Oak with an average grade of 0.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Saanich?
Yes, there are 7 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Saanich. Some popular viewpoints include:
- Mt Douglas Summit Lookout
- Little Mt Douglas Viewpoint
- Summit Carpark Lookout
- South Ridge Viewpoint
- Christmas Hill Summit Viewpoint
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Are the trails open in Saanich?
The overall region status for Saanich is Clear / Green. Out of 45 trails:
- Clear / Green: 44
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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What are the trail conditions in Saanich?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Saanich:
- Wet: 3 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Saanich?
Yes, Saanich supports e-bike riding. There are 18 trails in Saanich that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Saanich?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Saanich are:
- 1010107 1of12 BC - 01viB Victoria, BC to Bamberton, BC (Bamberton Campsite) 36km + ferry
- Mountain Roads Car Show
- 1010000 Mainline 1 - Victoria, BC to Cape Spear, NL 7,212km (6,594.8km cycling and 617.2km Ferries)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Saanich?
The most popular Strava segments in Saanich are:
- Remade Harbour Sprints (28,003 athletes)
- Goose to Esquimalt on Harbur Rd (27,839 athletes)
- Love the police (25,414 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Saanich?
Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Saanich. View all adaptive trails in Saanich for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Saanich?
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Saanich?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Saanich are:
- Colquitz River Trail - Dysart Rd to Interurban Rd (5/5)
- Lochside Trail - McMinn Park Segment (3/5)
- Lochside Trail - Lohbrunner to Royal Oak (4.5/5)
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