Area A (Baynes Sound) is a region within the Comox Valley Regional District of British Columbia. It features a shallow coastal channel situated between Vancouver Island and Denman Island, characterized by diverse marine and coastal habitats. The landscape includes protected bays, intertidal flats, estuaries, and rocky shorelines, alongside forested areas and provincial parks like Rosewall Creek Provincial Park. This varied terrain provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
68
Routes
4.8
(33)
Average rating
1009
People visited

4.3
(3)
108
hikers
4.64km
01:13
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(4)
40
hikers
6.03km
01:38
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
16
hikers
4.19km
01:10
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(3)
182
riders
32.6km
03:23
790m
790m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

21
riders
27.4km
02:44
580m
580m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.0
(1)
23
riders
32.2km
02:43
680m
680m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

21
riders
7.39km
00:43
130m
130m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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53
riders
125km
05:20
850m
840m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(1)
46
riders
78.7km
03:40
580m
580m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.5
(6)
36
riders
30.7km
01:23
300m
300m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
30
riders
27.5km
01:12
190m
200m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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26
runners
24.1km
02:57
410m
410m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

12
runners
8.58km
01:03
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
9.49km
01:05
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
24.6km
03:09
560m
560m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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4.7
(6)
21
riders
59.8km
03:55
520m
520m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
15
riders
47.0km
02:59
400m
400m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(1)
6
riders
24.3km
01:35
180m
180m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
riders
29.6km
01:55
310m
300m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
14
riders
17.2km
01:03
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
25.8km
02:33
490m
490m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
21.7km
01:30
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Area A (Baynes Sound) offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. The region features 75 routes across these sports. These activities allow for exploration of diverse landscapes, from coastal areas to forested trails.
More than 2,300 visitors have explored Area A (Baynes Sound) and shared their experiences on komoot. The routes in this region have an average rating of 4.83 out of 5 stars, based on 102 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Hiking trails in Area A (Baynes Sound) range from easy walks to more moderate experiences. Options include paths through lush forests, trails leading to waterfalls like those in Rosewall Creek Provincial Park, and coastal routes with scenic views. For detailed information, consult the Hiking around Area A (Baynes Sound) guide.
Yes, Area A (Baynes Sound) provides easy hiking options suitable for various skill levels. Rosewall Creek Falls, located within Rosewall Creek Provincial Park, offers an accessible hike to waterfalls. Additional easy routes can be found in the Easy hikes around Area A (Baynes Sound) guide.
Road cycling in Area A (Baynes Sound) features routes with varied terrain and scenic views. Denman Island is noted for its road cycling with limited traffic, offering ocean and mountain vistas. The Road Cycling Routes around Area A (Baynes Sound) guide provides specific route details.
Mountain biking opportunities exist within the broader Comox Valley area, which includes Area A (Baynes Sound). Trails can be found on Hornby Island and in areas like the Cumberland Community Forest. The MTB Trails around Area A (Baynes Sound) guide offers information on available routes.
Touring cycling in Area A (Baynes Sound) involves exploring interconnected islands via ferry, such as Denman and Hornby Islands. This allows cyclists to combine ferry travel with rides across diverse landscapes and communities. The Cycling around Area A (Baynes Sound) guide provides relevant routes.
Area A (Baynes Sound) is characterized by a shallow coastal channel between Vancouver Island and Denman Island. Natural features include protected bays, intertidal mud and sand flats, tidal estuaries, inshore marshes, and rocky shorelines. The region is also home to provincial parks with lush forests and waterfalls.
Komoot offers several guides for Area A (Baynes Sound), including Hiking around Area A (Baynes Sound), Easy hikes around Area A (Baynes Sound), Road Cycling Routes around Area A (Baynes Sound), and MTB Trails around Area A (Baynes Sound). Guides for touring cycling, jogging, and gravel biking are also available.
For official information regarding Area A (Baynes Sound), the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) serves as the primary resource. The official website is comoxvalleyrd.ca/electoralareaa. The main contact number for the CVRD is +1-250-334-6000.

