Start point: Brookleigh Road/Hamsterley Beach parking lot.
Contact: Valentina 250-655-1730
There are five walks from this location.
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- Elk and Beaver Lakes Route "A" (10 km). The route follows a wide walking trail around Elk and Beaver Lakes. Trail rating is 2B.
- Elk Lake Route "B" (5 km). This route follows the Elk and Beaver Lakes Trail for 2.5 km, then turns around and returns to the start point. Trail rating is 2B.
- Elk Lake Ridge Walk Route "C" (10 km). The Ridge Walk takes you through Cordova Bay, visiting Mattick's Farm along the way. Trail rating is 2B.
- Elk Lake Farm Walk Route "D" (10 km). This route follows the Elk and Beaver Lakes trail to Bear Hill Road where it continues on trails and roads to Dan's Farm on Oldfield Road, then returns to the start point. Trail rating is 2B.
- Elk Lake/Bear Hill Route "E" (10 km). This challenging walk starts in Elk and Beaver Lake Park, then connects to trails in Bear Hill Regional Park. Bear Hill summit offers panoramic views of the Saanich Peninsula, Mount Baker, the nearby Gulf Islands and the San Juan Islands. Trail rating is 3C.