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AaronLavanchy
February 24, 2026
John Dean Park sits atop Mount Newton, overlooking the Saanich Peninsula, the Gulf Islands, and the Cascade Mountains. It protects one of the last remaining stands of old-growth Douglas fir and Garry oak on the Saanich Peninsula. The park offers a network of hiking trails that wind through the forest and lead all the way to the summit of Mount Newton.
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5.0
(2)
35
hikers
6.05km
01:43
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
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(1)
37
hikers
7.71km
02:14
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
5.0
(1)
34
hikers
7.02km
02:10
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
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Elevation 230 m
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