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Use the navigation bar above to choose a route by scenery, level of difficulty, location or distance. If you want to view all routes available on this site, please visit the All Routes section at the top of the page.

Trail Route Ratings:

Easy: Trails are flat and moderately level. Suitable for families and children.

Medium: Trail may be hilly in some areas and slightly more strenuous with some uneven sections. Good shoes are required.

Hard: May not be suitable for running. Includes steep and hilly sections with uneven terrain, and may be slippery in wet conditions. Suitable for experienced hikers.

 

Royal Roads University

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The grounds at Royal Roads University have an excellent forest trail system. Some sections can be a bit muddy so dress accordingly. The map included here is from the Frontrunner’s GutBuster Trail Running series.

 

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Difficulty Medium
Distance
  • 6 km (short route)
  • 11.7 km (long route)
Approximate time to finish
  • 1 – 2h walking
  • 45min – 1h 10min running
How to get there Take the Old Island Highway from Victoria until it turns into Sooke Road. Turn left at the lights at the Royal Roads University and Hatley Park National Historic Site sign. Follow the road until you reach parking lot #3 near the water.
What to bring Running/walking shoes and a water bottle
Parking Yes – parking lot #3 in Royal Roads is $1.00 per hour or $8.00 per day or park for free at the parking lot opposite the university entrance right beside the Galloping Goose Trail.
Washroom facilities Yes – at parking lot #3
Wheelchair access Yes – only on paved roads on campus.

Other info

 The map shown here shows two suggested routes for those looking for definite distances.
Website Royal Roads University website

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