By Keith and Heather Nicol
After playing disc golf at the Cooper’s Hawk course in Campbell River we decided to explore the Beaver Lodge Forest Lands Trails which are located nearby along South Dogwood Street. This large area of 416 hectares is criss crossed with trails that are suited to walking or biking. Although hybrid bikes are suited to the main access roads you might want a front suspension bike for the somewhat rougher side trails. We even saw some people on full suspension bikes but you certainly don’t need that kind of a bike to enjoy these trails. There are a few different access points to the trails but we opted for the South McPhedran Rd entrance. There is a small parking area there and a trail map showing the trails.
The fall colours make this a good time to explore these trails
Since there are many trails we didn’t have time to explore them all but sampled some on either side of the access road. Also there are so many trails it makes sense to use an app like Trailforks to be able to figure out where you are. The single track that we explored was generally in good shape although some trails were muddy from recent rains. But if you find the side trails not to your liking you can always use the better drained main roads which allow side by side walking or cycling. We liked the fact that all the trails were multiuse but thought that signage could be improved. Many side trails seem not to be sign posted..another reason to use Trailforks when you are riding or walking for that matter. For more information and maps on the Beaver Lodge Forest Lands trails see: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/managing-our-forest-resources/beaver-lodge
Cycling along one of the single track trails
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