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View of Upper Collier Dam Lake – Colliery Dam Park loop from Nanaimo

View of Upper Collier Dam Lake – Colliery Dam Park loop from Nanaimo

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View of Upper Collier Dam Lake – Colliery Dam Park loop from Nanaimo

03:29

41.0km

840m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.41 km for 182 m

After 27.0 km for 92 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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678 m

Lower Lake, Colliery Dam Park

Highlight • Lake

Located on the northeast side of Colliery Dam Park, this is the larger of the two lakes. From here, you have lake access for swimming or can just hang out at one of the picnic tables along the side.

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1.48 km

View of Upper Collier Dam Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

This quiet lake is located behind the dam and is surrounded by beautiful evergreens. From this vantage point, you can see the water and the forest reflected in it. There …

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1.56 km

Colliery Dam Park

Highlight • Forest

Colliery Dam Park is a beautiful, forested green space built around two small lakes that were once used for hydroelectric power. Today, it’s a popular spot for walking, swimming, fishing, …

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2.38 km

Depending on when you arrive, the falls could be a tranquil shower into the basin below, or they could be cascading from the reservoir in a powerful torrent. Either way, it's a beautiful spot to incorporate into your hike.

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3.14 km

Nanaimo Lakes Road Park

Highlight • MTB Park

This is a dense park full of flowy mountain biking trails that snake their way through the rainforest over wood features and along the reservoir. Not all the trails are …

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11.3 km

Lower Uterbraten

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Easy black trail

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26.7 km

Viewpoint

41.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

8.38 km

4.39 km

4.30 km

2.95 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.4 km

8.79 km

6.38 km

277 m

205 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

24°C

12°C

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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