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Colliery Dam Park – View of Upper Collier Dam Lake loop from Nanaimo

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Canada

British Columbia

Nanaimo

Colliery Dam Park – View of Upper Collier Dam Lake loop from Nanaimo

Hard

5.0

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142

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Colliery Dam Park – View of Upper Collier Dam Lake loop from Nanaimo

03:06

30.7km

770m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.62 km for 260 m

After 24.9 km for 203 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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892 m

Lower Lake, Colliery Dam Park

Highlight • Lake

Located on the northeast side of Colliery Dam Park, this is the larger of the two lakes. From here, you have lake access for swimming or can just hang out at one of the picnic tables along the side.

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1.66 km

Colliery Dam Park

Highlight • Forest

Colliery Dam Park is a beautiful, forested green space built around two small lakes that were once used for hydroelectric power. Today, it’s a popular spot for walking, swimming, fishing, …

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1.74 km

View of Upper Collier Dam Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

This quiet lake is located behind the dam and is surrounded by beautiful evergreens. From this vantage point, you can see the water and the forest reflected in it. There …

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6.45 km

View of Nanaimo Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.5 km

Loose Boulders on Lower Sexy Flanders

Highlight • MTB Park

Jumps not mandatory with ride arounds.

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24.9 km

View of Morrell Lake

Highlight • Lake

The path leading down to the Morrell Lake viewpoint transitions into well-maintained dirt and gravel tracks that are mostly flat and comfortable for hikers of all skill levels. Because this …

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30.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

10.5 km

4.19 km

1.30 km

690 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

5.03 km

4.68 km

2.47 km

988 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

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Thursday 30 July

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Colliery Dam Park – View of Upper Collier Dam Lake loop from Nanaimo

Lower Lake, Colliery Dam Park

Colliery Dam Park

View of Upper Collier Dam Lake

View of Nanaimo Harbour

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