Big & Small Trees Loop
5 Star Route
~ Victoria, British Columbia
A loop through the forests of southwest Vancouver Island to see the largest Douglas Fir in the world, a sizable Sitka Spruce, and the tiny tree on Fairy Lake.
Route: Loop | 36 mi
Gain: 3,600 ft
Surface: 70% gravel, 30% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Navigation: Straightforward
Locale: Remote
Tire Suggestion: 40mm+
eBike Friendly: Yes
Journey to Jurassic
5 Star Route
~ Victoria, British Columbia
An out-and-back entirely on pavement to see the wondrous trees of the Jurassic Grove.
Route: Out & Back | 27 mi
Gain: 3,600 ft
Surface: 100% paved
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Navigation: Straightforward
Locale: Rural
Tire Suggestion: 23 mm+
eBike Friendly: Yes
Just the Avatar
5 Star Route
~ Victoria, British Columbia
A short out-and-back to see the wondrous trees of the Avatar Grove.
Route: Out & Back | 13 mi
Gain: 1,100 ft
Surface: 70% gravel, 30% paved
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Navigation: Straightforward
Locale: Remote
Tire Suggestion: 40mm+
eBike Friendly: Yes
Pilgrimage to Doug
5 Star Route
~ Victoria, British Columbia
An out-and-back through the forests of southwest Vancouver Island to see Big Lonely Doug as well as Avatar and Eden Groves.
Route: Out & Back | 21 mi
Gain: 3,200 ft
Surface: 90% gravel, 10% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Navigation: Straightforward
Locale: Remote
Tire Suggestion: 40 mm+
eBike Friendly: Yes
Tour of the Brobdingnagians
5 Star Route
~ Victoria, British Columbia
A gigantic loop through the forests of southwest Vancouver Island to see some of Canada's largest old-growth trees, including Big Lonely Doug. This route can be ridden in 1-3 days.
Route: Loop | 86 mi
Gain: 10,900 ft
Surface: 65% gravel, 35% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Navigation: Straightforward
Locale: Remote
Tire Suggestion: 40 mm+
eBike Friendly: Yes
