Easy
2
hikers
Illahie & Woodward Trail loop
01:00
3.68km
60m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: August 25, 2026
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Waypoints
A
Start point
1
559 m
John Dean Park
Highlight • Forest
John Dean Park sits atop Mount Newton, overlooking the Saanich Peninsula, the Gulf Islands, and the Cascade Mountains. It protects one of the last remaining stands of old-growth Douglas fir …
Tip by
2
1.16 km
Lily Pond
Highlight • Lake
On the south end of Skipper's Trail you pass this very pretty lilly pond. It is a nice feature to pause and admire along your walk.
Tip by
3
2.32 km
Illahie (John Dean's Cabin)
Highlight • Historical Site
Illahe is a chinook word that translates to "country, land, earth, and soil". John Dean Built this cabin in 1918, giving it that name. 3 years later, he donated 80 …
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B
3.68 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
1.85 km
1.84 km
Surfaces
1.86 km
1.83 km
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