{"id":1270,"date":"2015-08-13T08:00:31","date_gmt":"2015-08-13T15:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vancouvertrails.com\/blog\/?p=1270"},"modified":"2018-05-31T10:31:09","modified_gmt":"2018-05-31T17:31:09","slug":"5-trails-to-hike-in-victoria-bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vancouvertrails.com\/blog\/5-trails-to-hike-in-victoria-bc\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Trails To Hike in Victoria, BC"},"content":{"rendered":"

With so many attractions and things to do in Victoria, BC, the hiking trails in the southern Vancouver Island region are often missed by visitors to the city. While the mountains don\u2019t have the elevation gain of, say, the steep mountains along the Sea To Sky corridor, the region\u2019s terrain and climate offer a different sort of scenery with more rolling hills, plenty of lush, moss covered forests, and spectacular coastal views. Arbutus trees are common and the trails are generally shorter than their Vancouver counterparts.<\/p>\n

There are many hiking trails in Victoria<\/a>, most of which are within a short drive from the city. The following are some recommendations to explore on your next visit to southern Vancouver Island.<\/p>\n

Jocelyn Hill via Caleb Pike<\/h2>\n
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The view of Saanich Inlet from the trail to Jocelyn Hill in Victoria, BC<\/p><\/div>\n

Jocelyn Hill is located in Gowlland Tod Provincial Park and has scenic views of Saanich Inlet from high above. There are two ways to access Jocelyn Hill, either via Caleb Pike<\/a> from the south or McKenzie Bight<\/a> from the north. It\u2019s possible to do a full traverse from one end to the other if you are able to park a car at each or have someone pick you up.<\/p>\n

Both routes are great but the trail from Caleb Pike offers more views along the way, as well as the option of going to Holmes Peak.<\/p>\n

Goldstream Railway Trestle<\/h2>\n