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Hiking on Westwood Lake Trail

Westwood Lake Trail combines pure forest, rocky moss knolls, and lakeside views. A lovely wooded walk with a taste of nature makes hiking on Westwood Lake Trail interesting. The trail is well marked and part of a 120-hectare park offering interesting land plant life and the possibility of observing local wildlife. Extended beaches, floating docks, playgrounds, picnic tables, and fishing docks are some other features of this magnificent hiking trail.
It takes about an hour and a half to hike this 5.8 km (3.6 miles) loop. Westwood Lake Trail is busy with an elevation gain of 121 m (397 ft) near Nanaimo and the foothills of Mt. Benson. The possibility of hiking, mountain biking, nature trips, walking, running, and wildlife viewing in an area with a serene environment and picturesque lake and waterfall exemplifies this hiking trail. Westwood Lake is a great place to bring your family; by the way, some kids may not be comfortable hiking on Westwood Lake Trail during the steeper section. If you go up to the power lines, you can find the dog off-leash area above the shore trail on the opposite side.

Location of Westwood Lake Trail

Westwood Lake Trail is an all-year-round hiking trail located in Westwood Lake Park, one of the Nanaimo area's best parks. The access to the starting point is from Westwood Rd. The path is around Westwood Lake, the only lifeguard patrolled freshwater swimming spot in Nanaimo, multiplying the attractiveness of Westwood Lake Trail. Westwood is the most famous lake for swimming, running, and walking in Nanaimo, precisely its nature and scenic views.

Hiking Trails Near Westwood Lake Trail

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 Westwood Lake Trail By Car

From Nanaimo:
Getting to Westwood Lake Trail from downtown Nanaimo is via Third St and Jingle Pot Rd. It is 5 km (3.1 miles) and takes about 8 minutes.
Head west on Fitzwilliam St toward Wesley St and after 800 m (2624.6 ft) continue onto Third St. Drive 1.9 km (1.2 miles) and continue onto Jingle Pot Rd. After 1.3 km (0.8 miles), turn left onto Westwood Rd. Destination will be on the right, and after 1.1 km (0.6 miles), you will reach 395 Westwood Rd, where you can park your car and start your hiking trip.

From Victoria:
For some interested in hiking on Westwood Lake Trail and planning to get there from Victoria, choose Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N. It is 115 km (71.4 miles) and takes about an hour and 45 minutes.
Take Government St to Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N and after 1.2 km (0.7 miles) follow Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N to Jingle Pot Rd in Nanaimo. Drive 112 km (69.5 miles) to Westwood Rd. After 1.6 km (1 mile), you will reach 395 Westwood Rd.

What you Can Expect to See Near Westwood Lake Trail

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 Westwood Lake Trail

Plan for the hiking trail

What you Can Expect to Do Near Westwood Lake Trail

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Hiking on the Grass Lake Trail

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Hiking on Mount Manuel Quimper

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Hiking on Mount Empress from Sooke Potholes via Mary Vine and Todd Creek Trails

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Hiking on the East Sooke Coast Trail

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Hiking on the East Sooke Coast and Interior Trail Loop

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Hiking on Bowen Park Loop

Hiking on Westwood Lake Trail

Hiking on Westwood Lake Trail

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Hiking on Cable Bay Nature Trail

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Hiking on the Mount Benson Loop

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Hiking on the Nanaimo River Trail

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The Hike to Trent Falls

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Hiking on the Rosewall Creek Trail

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