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[markmark]

Has anyone gone up to this Provincial Park?

Whats the road like on Sooke Road (Highway 14) and going north up HarbourView Road. As I will be riding my bicycle back and forth from Sooke to the Park for supplies. I might even dare to ride my bike from Victoria to the Park, or just take the bus if its to dangerous.

Thanks

[vandervalk]

I see many people cycling on Hwy 14 from Victoria/Langford to Sooke in the summer months on their street bikes, however I wouldn't risk my life to do that, in all honesty. The shoulders are non-existent and the curves too windy, a lot of hidden corners.

Now, if you are going to Sooke Hills, I assume you have a mountain bike. If that is the case I would take the Goose all the way out.

Harbourview Rd. off of Sooke Rd. is very short and ends in a parking lot. The "road" going up is gated off as no motorized vehicles are allowed past that point. It's a gravel/rock road going to the top and is VERY steep and long. But there are many, many great mountain bike trails all around these hills.

Hope that helps.

[Mike K.]

I second taking the Goose. The entire trail is an experience in and of itself.

[maniac78]

The goose goes almost directly to the trail to get up to the park. You need a mountain bike for the trail up to the park it's not the best trail! Some of those lakes are awesome though.

[markmark]

I am sorry, I have no idea what you mean by "Goose" I assume its a trail by what you say. I am not from here, just moved. How do I get on this trail and where does it go. It sounds very interesting.

I will be camping out for an extended period of time - a few weeks and might even head on towards Juan de Fuca Provincial Park for another few weeks.
*Just got to be one with nature and away from the masses and population.

Thanks

[Sparky]

^ Welcome to Vibrant Victoria markmark. Google "Galloping Goose Trail" that should bring you up to speed. It's a great bike trail.

[markmark]

Found it

Cool, Thanks