Riley Lake

Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada

Riley Lake is a great intermediate trail ride, best used to connect some of the more advanced trails in the Snowden Demonstration Forest. It may be combined with Lost Lake, or the Lookout Loop trail, for a fun intermediate ride for those looking to experience something a little bit less exhilarating. Otherwise look to connect with Aunty Nancy, Oggies, Viad The Impaler, Gun Barrel, Head Banger Hookup or Pepper Spray if you want to ride some of the best technical trails found in this area.

Riley Lake includes a few creek crossings over some well-built, low-lying, bridge structures and a number of rooty sections. Overall the trail is relatively smooth, making it a fun and flowy ride.

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Trail Stats

Distance: 3 km
Time: 15 - 45 min
Elevation Gain: 81 m
Elevation Loss: 16 m
Min Elevation: 191 m
Max Elevation: 259 m
Technical Rating: Intermediate
Physical Rating: Moderate
Season: Year round
Permit Required: No

Trail Location

Trailhead: Access Riley Lake trail via Riley Lake Parking lot located in the Snowden Demonstration Forest. Take Hwy 28 west towards Gold River and Elk Forest; following the signs to Snowden. Turn off Hwy 28 onto Brewster Lake Road, indicated by the sign. Drive the paved road across a bridge, over the dam, to the turn off onto the Loveland Bay gravel road - left. Continue driving on Loveland gravel road to the well-marked Riley Lake parking a few hundred metres past Lost Lake Parking Lot up the road to the right.

GPS: N50 03.571 W125 22.843 (TH)

Downloads

Map: click here
GPS Map (GPX): click here
Google Earth: click here
River City Cycle Club: click here
Trail Report: click here

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