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Lochside Regional Trail – Johnson Street Bridge loop from Swartz Bay

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Lochside Regional Trail – Johnson Street Bridge loop from Swartz Bay

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Lochside Regional Trail – Johnson Street Bridge loop from Swartz Bay

09:49

157km

900m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 35.0 km for 170 m

After 54.7 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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17.9 km

Lochside Regional Trail

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Test Highlight - this was a nice gravel path part of the trail...and cuts off all hills!

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25.9 km

Blenkinsop Lake

Lake

29.2 km

Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary

Nature Reserve

33.8 km

Selkirk Water

Bay

35.1 km

Victoria Upper Harbour

Bay

35.7 km

Johnson Street Bridge

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The Johnson Street Bridge is a futuristic bridge connecting the city centre with Vic West and is a striking landmark over the Upper Harbour. It is beautifully lit at night.

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45.2 km

Galloping Goose Trail and E&N Rail Trail Junction

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Here the E & N Rail Trail meets the Galloping Goose Trail.

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46.9 km

Swimming beach at Thetis Lake

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At the southern tip of Thetis Lake, just a few steps from the parking lot, there is a small beach. All around you will find toilets, showers and picnic tables.

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54.7 km

Glen Lake South Beach

Beach

64.5 km

Pacific Rainforest Trail

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This section has the character of a tour through the Pacific NP near Ucluelet and Tofino

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83.1 km

Waterfalls Along the Trail

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It is worth taking a photo break here

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84.3 km

Historic Trestle Bridge

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Perfect bike path

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93.4 km

Rail Trail Along Sooke Inlet

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Fantastically beautiful view

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157 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

78.1 km

63.3 km

8.57 km

3.79 km

2.96 km

468 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

74.6 km

62.4 km

12.1 km

6.77 km

1.04 km

271 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 17 June

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Lochside Regional Trail – Johnson Street Bridge loop from Swartz Bay

Lochside Regional Trail

Johnson Street Bridge

Galloping Goose Trail and E&N Rail Trail Junction

Swimming beach at Thetis Lake

Pacific Rainforest Trail

Waterfalls Along the Trail

Historic Trestle Bridge

Rail Trail Along Sooke Inlet

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