WARNING – For experts only. This route is a cycling connector with high volume, high-speed motor vehicle traffic, where motorized users are prioritized. TCT recommends using this section with extreme caution, and only during daylight hours and under appro
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49.07, -123.92 · rel 14075949
49.07, -123.92 · rel 14075949
The Great Trail - Nanaimo River Interim Bypass Connector
17,5 km from McKay Lake to finish .
British Columbia · 49.07°N ·
123.92°W
17,5km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Cave
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× cave
1× ruins
1× Attraction
Small Cave
cave ·
320 m off route
16,9 km
97%
Granby Coal Mines
ruins ·
67 m off route
17,5 km
100%
WildPlay Element Park
Attraction ·
107 m off route
17,5 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
The Great Trail - Nanaimo River Interim Bypass Connector is 17.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, The Great Trail - Nanaimo River Interim Bypass Connector takes approximately 4h 21min to complete.
No, The Great Trail - Nanaimo River Interim Bypass Connector is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
The Great Trail - Nanaimo River Interim Bypass Connector starts at McKay Lake.
The Great Trail - Nanaimo River Interim Bypass Connector is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Yes, The Great Trail - Nanaimo River Interim Bypass Connector is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.