1.4 miles
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-61 ft
Descent
00:06:36
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  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Richards
    Duncan, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular in reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Global Ranking
    #129928 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4218 in Trail Running
    • #11085 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    Municipality of North Cowichan

Single track trail that loops around the full length of Crofton Lake

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Crofton Lake Loop Trail hike trail trail
  • Altitude min
    458 ft
  • Altitude max
    509 ft
  • Altitude start
    469 ft
  • Altitude end
    469 ft
  • Grade max
    -12.8%
  • Grade min
    6%
  • Distance climb
    3,350 ft
  • Distance down
    2,969 ft
  • Distance flat
    1,060 ft
  • Avg time
    00:06:36
  • Avg reverse time
    00:06:24
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on Mar 19, 2024
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      Crofton Lake... Trail Reports

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      Mar 19, 2024 @ 7:04am
      Mar 19, 2024
      		 reporter Muddy sections to navigate on the north portion
      Jul 7, 2023 @ 10:35am
      Jul 7, 2023
      		 Tree down. 14” round.
      Sep 25, 2022 @ 11:52am
      Sep 25, 2022
      		 reporter
      Jun 23, 2021 @ 3:46pm
      Jun 23, 2021
      Oct 13, 2019 @ 9:31am
      Oct 13, 2019
      		 Stay close to the lake and the trail is easy to follow. Some slight climbs but mostly just undulating with lots of roots, fun.
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      6 Months
      • 12 rides
      • 9 miles avg distance
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      • 67 rides
      • Last: May 27, 2025

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