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British Columbia

Area F (Alberni Highway)

Coombs – Qualicum Beach Heritage Forest loop from Upper Waterfall

Bike touring routes & trails

British Columbia

Area F (Alberni Highway)

Coombs – Qualicum Beach Heritage Forest loop from Upper Waterfall

Moderate

4.0

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Coombs – Qualicum Beach Heritage Forest loop from Upper Waterfall

02:44

44.4km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.5 km for 166 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

10.4 km

Coombs

Highlight • Settlement

This small town has a lot of unique charm that you can't find anywhere else. The main attraction is the Old Country Market, which is probably more commonly known as …

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13.5 km

Coombs–Parksville Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This wide, level, gravel trail covers the seven kilometres between Coombs and Parksville. The path is level and multi-use so most users will find the way easy, whether they're going …

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3

20.5 km

French Creek Community Park

Highlight • Harbor

French Creek Community Park sits beside the harbour overlooking the Strait of Georgia, with views across the water to the Coast Mountains on clear days. It's a great place to …

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4

26.5 km

New Rail Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

5

27.6 km

Qualicum Beach Heritage Forest

Highlight • Forest

Qualicum Beach Heritage Forest is 50 acres of old-growth forest with some trees over 500 years in age. The well-marked, mulched trails make for an easy outing.

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6

29.6 km

Qualicum Beach Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

A cute little museum, made with a lot of love. Next door is the former train station with a steam locomotive.

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44.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

9.48 km

8.89 km

6.28 km

4.68 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.9 km

12.8 km

4.47 km

199 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

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Monday 7 September

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