15h ago; Maple Syrup Festival in Duncan cancelled This venture can … This beautiful Mayo Lake Park near Skutz Falls by the Cowichan River is a popular fishing spot for children and seniors. If … Little Qualicum Falls: easy hike to a beautiful cascading waterfall. Cowichan Search and Rescue found a man stranded in his car, which was stuck deep in the woods on a logging road, last weekend in the Skutz Falls area. Look for our B & B sign, Cowichan River … The name was originally Skwets or Squitz , meaning “waterfall” in the Cowichan dialect of Halkomelem. Just watch your footing over all the exposed roots and along the cliffs. Parking areas can be found at the Kinsol Trestle, at Skutz Falls, Lake Cowichan, Duncan, Cowichan Bay and elsewhere along the route. Skutz Falls is not just a lovely place to view but also home to a refreshing swimming hole. Follow the trail headed east from the north side of the bridge on Mayo Road. http://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/cowichan_rv/. Cowichan River Footpath: picturesque trail stretching 20 km from just west of Duncan to Skutz Falls. What we are looking for:-Someone who is respectful, clean and eco friendly/conscious-RV no bigger than 26ft-1 vehicle only-Preferably 1 person but open to a couple or small family. I sometimes get vertigo & in places started feeling quite dizzy. Skutz Falls offers magnificent views of river rapids and a man-made fish ladder. Great spot for photography and I’ll be returning for sure. Have done this trail several times and love it. From Duncan Follow Highway 18 towards Lake Cowichan. Enough up and down to get the lungs going. These falls are a perfect place to take a walk around and view the waterfalls and old salmon ladders along the river. River viewing points at Skutz Falls and Marie Canyon are prime locations to watch spawning salmon in the fall, or to have a picnic at the end of a day’s hike. Please consult the park's website for up to date information before visiting: http://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/cowichan_rv/. Other notable trails include the 20 km Cowichan River Footpath, which winds west from Duncan to spectacular Skutz Falls, and the Trans Canada Trail, which skirts Shawnigan Lake and crosses over the 144-foot-high, knee-knocking Kinsol Trestle to Cowichan Lake, North Cowichan and Ladysmith. Please login and have credits (add 1 to get 3) or be a subscriber in order to download GPS. DriveBC posted alerts for slushy and slippery conditions on Highway 1 towards View Royal between Tolmie Lane and Exit 8, and on Highway 18 west of Duncan towards Skutz Falls. Skutz Falls is a 6.9 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Cowichan Valley F, British Columbia, Canada that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. We are located off Highway 18, turn left at Skutz Falls, about 15 minutes from Duncan and 10 minutes from Lake Cowichan. To the west of us and up Highway 18 is the community of Lake Cowichan on Cowichan Lake. The Cowichan River Footpath follows the River from one end the park to the other. Le sentier offre plusieurs activités et sa meilleure utilisation est de avril à septembre. Turn right on Skutz Falls Road and follow the directions given above. Visit Mayo Lake near Skutz Falls and enjoy an afternoon of fishing. It will take a while to go all around the lake! After 19 km on Hwy 18, turn left onto Skutz Falls Rd. between Skutz Falls and Marie Canyon. Look for our B & B sign, Cowichan River … At low flows, Skutz Falls is a good starting point for beginner to intermediate level runs. Just 20 minutes from Duncan, Farm Table Inn is located right at Skutz Falls. Beautiful hike all along the river but oddly enough we didn't see any falls... 66 Mile Trestle is open, and the Skutz Falls loop is fantastic! Very few other people on the trail on a Wednesday. Drive back to town via Riverbottom Road, passing Skutz Falls and riverside parks. Public consultations on Duncan wellness and recovery centre coming in February. The Cowichan River starts there, and throughout the summer, tubers start at the top and tube their way back to Duncan. A panorama photograph of Skutz Falls I made last spring during a visit to Cowichan River Provincial Park. We have a small parking pad available for someone with a trailer or tiny house. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/skutz-falls-hike Shopping & Provisions Lake Cowichan, Duncan and Cowican Bay have a variety of places to shop for supplies. An appropriate licence is required. Note: As of September 6, 2020, users have reported that the Trestle is closed until November. Not sure if we’ll go again!! Other trails include the 20 km Cowichan River Footpath, which winds west from Duncan to Skutz Falls, and the Trans Canada Great Trail, which skirts Shawnigan Lake … Contact Information Park Facility Operator: Phone: 1 Email: Reservations: Phone: Online: K2 Park Services Ltd. 877 559-2115 k2cowichan@shaw.ca Discover Camping 1-800 689-9025 www.discovercamping.ca Fire wood is sold for $7 for a well sized bucket. The Lake Cowichan RCMP began the search after the man texted a friend to say he was stuck sometime after 6 … Please be respectful if there are campers at the site. When the trail meets the Trans Canada Trail, a wide gravel path, turn right. The mossy maple forest is of particular interest. This trail follows the twists and turns of the river. Rosewall Provincial Park: one hour hike along the creek to a small waterfall & picnic area. Marie Canyon day-use overlooks the Cowichan River as it surges through a spectacular sheer rock canyon. Beautiful scenery, hiking along the river and through moss covered trees. Accessible Fishing Platform Still recommend. It's better with the trestle open but going back gives a different perspective of the hike. After 0.5 km on Cowichan Lake Rd, turn right onto Mayo Rd. The Cowichan River Footpath in the Cowichan Valley is an historic 20-km trail that winds its way along the north and south sides of the scenic Cowichan River, from Glenora to Skutz Falls. This morning we arrived to do the loop and were informed by other hikers that trestle is closed for repairs. Judging from other photographs I have seen it would appear this day had rather high water levels in the Cowichan River. The body of an elderly man has been pulled from the Cowichan River, east of Skutz Falls, after witnesses saw a body floating in the water. Follow Mayo Rd for 2.5 km to Riverbottom Rd. This wilderness loop allows for spectacular viewing of the Cowichan River and forest. Best to park at Skutz Falls. We are located in Skutz Falls (in between Duncan and Lake Cowichan) on 5 acres. 8h ago; Victoria man plans post-pandemic cross-Canada RV trip after $2M lottery win. There is a small amount of parking near Mayo Road. This 8-kilometre trail offers spectacular views along the Cowichan River as it travels through a steep canyon environment high above the Cowichan River. Age restrictions enforced-must be 16 years and younger or a BC Senior of BC Disables status. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is best used from April until September. would have been cool to put up a sign at the beginning. Although primarily used by anglers, it also provides a pleasant 12-mile (19-km) … From Lake Cowichan Follow Highway 18 towards Duncan. The trail is well marked and easy to follow...enough ups and downs to make it interesting. A short run through a bedrock canyon passes under the Skutz Falls Road Forest Road Bridge, and leads into class II/III rapids. Lake Cowichan, is a town located on the east end of Cowichan Lake and, by highway, is 27 kilometres west of Duncan, British Columbia. Glenora Trailhead: From south Duncan take Miller Road west to Glenora Road, to Vaux Road, then onto Robertson Road. Short side trips can also be made along a river trail which follows the south bank of the Cowichan River, accessible in a number of places from the Vancouver Island Trail. updated 11h ago; Remote cochlear clinic offers shorter commute for patients like Duncan’s Alan Holt. Then take an immediate left again onto Cowichan Lake Rd. Loved it! The river then opens slightly in a swift section without any … Skutz Falls is a great spot to stop for a snack and a cool-down on a hot summer day. This is a great little afternoon hike to take while camping here. Each site has a picnic table and a fire pit. We are located off Highway 18, turn left at Skutz Falls, about 15 minutes from Duncan and 10 minutes from Lake Cowichan. Did the loop today and the trestle 66 bridge was definitely open today - we walked over it. Turn left on Skutz Falls Road, then left on Riverbottom road. There is a small amount of parking near Mayo Road. The 66 Mile trestle and the Skutz Falls forest service bridge provide access to the Skutz/66 Mile Loop Trail, which encorporates a section of the Cowichan River Footpath. The beginning of the trail leads you through breath taking moss drenched trees. Of course, the Marie Canyon trestle is a wonder and Skutz Falls is also worth viewing. Will need to bring some snacks next time! Lake Cowichan is situated 9 km northwest of Skutz Falls. Access can be found from Duncan via Hwy 18, Cowichan Lake Road and River Bottom Road. The 1,639 sq. Great views of the crystal clear waters of the river and plenty of opportunities to swim. Skutz Falls is a little canyon-like subsection of the lovely Cowichan River. The fishing is excellent, with numerous varieties of salmon and trout. Skutz Falls: This is the entry for the Skutz Falls campground and day-use area, the Horseshoe Bend group campsite and the Marie Canyon day-use area. Both sides of the Fall's… This trail takes you through the forest, then over Stoltz Bluff, and back to Mayo Road. If this is full park at the Skutz Falls Day Use Area. The Glenora Trails Head Park is an important eastern gateway to the Cowichan River Provincial Park, the central portion of the Cowichan Valley Trail (part of The Great Trail), the Cowichan River Footpath and Glenora Riverside Park. Easy to intermediate; good year round. [1] [2] It is located just above Marie Canyon . When the trail meets Mayo Road, turn right and return across the bridge. Beautiful trail. Great for photography! Seasons: The lake itself measures 8.4 hectares in surface area and has been provincially stocked with rainbow trout since 1988. Le sentier longe une cascade et sa difficulté est évaluée comme modérée. This home was built in 1990 and last sold on for. Much enjoyed. Five (5) km north of Duncan, turn left onto highway 18, Lake Cowichan. Watch for side trails which lead to the waters edge or lookouts. Amazing hike, great trail and views by the river. Turn left on Skutz Falls Road, then left on Riverbottom road. The hiking and cycling trails like the Cowichan River foot path and Trans Canada Trail in the area are not accessible from this campground, you need to drive about 5 km to Skutz Falls (campground there is permanently closed). From Duncan Follow Highway 18 towards Lake Cowichan. summer fall winter spring. Just after crossing the Trestle follow the footpath that branches off to the right. Searchers were called out on Sunday after a Duncan mans vehicle got stuck on a muddy logging road near Skutz Falls. Then, we had to abort the walk as some idiot was shooting a gun & a group we met said the felt a bullet whiz between two of them! View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. Walking in the forest while being right beside the river was my favorite feature of this trail. When the trail enters the Horseshoe Bend Group Campsite turn right, walk past all the tent pads to a wooden barricade by the river, here turn left and pick up the trail again. If you want to camp at Stoltz Pool Provincial Park along the way back to Duncan (a favourite campsite - recommended), you need to get off the trail onto Riverbottom Road ~9kms east from Cowichan Lake, just after the junction with Skutz Falls FSR. Skutz Falls is a waterfall on the Cowichan River on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Follow the Trans Canada Trail until crosses the river. Drive south along this winding gravel road for almost 2 miles (3 km) to the Mile 12 section of the footpath, the fish ladders, parking and camping area. Copyright © trailpeak.com & trailpeak.ca 2021. ft. single-family home is a 3 bed, 2.25 bath property. Fantastic hike not a lot of sign lake to show where to go but easy to follow the trail would say a must do hike. 6500 Skutz Falls Rd , Lake Cowichan, BC V0R2G is currently not for sale. Skutz Falls est un sentier en boucle de 4.3 miles modérément fréquenté situé près de Cowichan Valley F, Colombie-Britannique en Canada. As others have said, at points the path veers close to the steep cliffs of the river bank, so caution is needed. To reach the falls, head west of Highway 1 on Highway 18 for almost 12 miles (19 km) to Skutz Falls Road. I suspect a return trip … Then, you get into walking along the river which is spectacular, but, if you have any fears of heights, this is not a good trail for you. We high tailed it back , jumping on the Cowichan trail. Take Highway 18, turn left at Skutz Falls, left onto Cowichan Lake Rad and the farm is your first left. The Holt Creek Trail Head, Stoltz Pool and Campgrounds, Maire Canyon, 66 Mile Trestle and Skutz Falls Trailhead. 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