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Hiking on Bowen Park Loop

Bowen Park Loop is part of the Trans Canada Trail (The Great Trail) in the Nanaimo area. This moderately trafficked trail is one of the most visited Vancouver Island's hiking trails. Hiking on Bowen Park Loop is a pleasant and easy experience. The trail is excellent for walking with kids and dogs. Observation of rich forest with fir, cedar, maple, and hemlock trees, walking in the wilderness areas and along the river, and watching scenic ponds, waterfall, and Rhododendron alley are some of the main facets of plumping over Bowen Park Loop. The trail looks fantastic in spring!
Bowen Park Loop is extended around 2.3 km (1.4 miles) and has an elevation of 42 m (137.8 ft). All sections of the trail are quite accessible. The path is well-marked with some up and down, and the elevation is very gradual for a bit of fitness. These features make it suitable for all skill levels. Bowen Park Loop is primarily used for hiking, running, and nature trips. There are a wide variety of facilities near the park.

Location of Bowen Park Loop

Bowen Park Loop is situated in Bowen Park, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island. There are several parking spaces to park your car and start discovering the loop. With easy access to downtown and lots of facilities, no worries will remain for a great family time. The trail follows the Millstone River, and with Millstone River Falls and the duck pond to visit, it would be entertainment for children.

Hiking Trails Near Bowen Park Loop

Hiking on Bowen Park Loop

Hiking on Bowen Park Loop

Hiking on Westwood Lake Trail

Hiking on Westwood Lake Trail

Hiking on Cable Bay Nature Trail

Hiking on Cable Bay Nature Trail

Hiking on the Mount Benson Loop

Hiking on the Mount Benson Loop

Hiking on the Nanaimo River Trail

Hiking on the Nanaimo River Trail

How to Get to Bowen Park Loop By Car

From Nanaimo:
Bowen Park Loop is located in Nanaimo, just 1.6 km (1 mile) away from downtown. The access is from Wallace St and Comox Rd Fastest route.

From Victoria:
Getting to Bowen Park Loop from Victoria is via Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N. It's 112 km (69.5 miles) and takes about an hour and a half.
Head west on Pandora Ave and go toward Government St for 99 meters (324.8 feet). Turn right onto Government St and after 1 km (0.6 miles), take a slight right toward Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N. After 72 meters (236.2 feet), use any lane to turn left onto Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N and drive 110 km (68.3 miles). Turn left onto Comox Rd to follow it 700 meters (2296.5 feet). Continue onto Bowen Rd for 350 meters (1148.2 feet) and turn right onto Millstream Pkwy. Your destination will be on the right, and after 170 meters (557.7 feet), you will reach Bowen Park.


What you Can Expect to See Near Bowen Park Loop

Parksville

Parksville

Nanaimo Lakes

Nanaimo Lakes

Colliery Dam Park

Colliery Dam Park

Maffeo Sutton Park

Maffeo Sutton Park

Nanaimo River

Nanaimo River

Beaufort Park

Beaufort Park

Pipers Lagoon Park

Pipers Lagoon Park

Bowen Park

Bowen Park

Nanoose Bay

Nanoose Bay

Chinese Memorial Gardens Park

Chinese Memorial Gardens Park

Neck Point Park

Neck Point Park

Qualicum Beach

Qualicum Beach

Beach Estates Park

Beach Estates Park

Westwood Lake Park

Westwood Lake Park

Kanaka Bay

Kanaka Bay

Details for Hiking on Bowen Park Loop

Plan for the hiking trail

What you Can Expect to Do Near Bowen Park Loop

Hiking on Bowen Park Loop

Hiking on Bowen Park Loop

Hiking on Westwood Lake Trail

Hiking on Westwood Lake Trail

Hiking on Cable Bay Nature Trail

Hiking on Cable Bay Nature Trail

Hiking on the Mount Benson Loop

Hiking on the Mount Benson Loop

Hiking on the Nanaimo River Trail

Hiking on the Nanaimo River Trail

Nanaimo Diving

Nanaimo Diving

Nanaimo Yacht Club Whale Watching

Nanaimo Yacht Club Whale Watching

Protection Island Ferry Whale Watching

Protection Island Ferry Whale Watching

Nanaimo Whale Watching

Nanaimo Whale Watching

Nanaimo Kayaking and Canoeing

Nanaimo Kayaking and Canoeing

Ladysmith Kayaking

Ladysmith Kayaking

The wreck of the Robert Kerr Diving

The wreck of the Robert Kerr Diving

Elliot's Beach Park Diving

Elliot's Beach Park Diving

Boeing 737 Jet Plane Diving

Boeing 737 Jet Plane Diving

Alcala Point in Porlier Pass Diving

Alcala Point in Porlier Pass Diving

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