Bodega Ridge

Park: Bodega Ridge Provincial Park, Galiano Island

Map

NTS 92B/13; NTS 92B/4

4.0 km one way.

Terrain: Moderately smooth

Approximate Elevations (in meters)
StartEndMinimumMaximumGain
100 328 100 328 228

Cottage Way Drive:Galiano Island Trailhead: (46 km from Saanich Hall, ferry required). Drive north from Victoria to Swartz Bay and catch the ferry to Sturdies Bay, Galiano Island. Take Sturdies Bay Rd for 2.8km to Porlier Passage Drive, turn right and continue for 14.1km to Cottage Way Drive. Turn right and drive to a wide turnaround the end of the road. Park here, the trail is at the apex of the turn around.

Uses

Dayhike2 boot (easy).45 minutes one way.Suitable all year.

Description

Bodega Ridge is the tallest point on Galiano Island and the views attest to this. From the top of the ridge the views to the west encompass Wallace Island, Salt Spring Island and Vancouver Island. On windy days it is a delight to sit on the ridge and watch eagles soar and ravens frolic in the wind.

It is not worth going past the end of the ridge.

Features

This trail features birds (Bald eagle, Peregrine falcon, Raven), forests (Arbutus and Douglas fir), shrubs (Manzanita) and views.

Last hiked:November 10, 2008

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