British Columbia · Hiking

10K Trail

5.24-mile out-and-back trail offering accessible BC hiking.

2.6 mi
round trip: 2,112 ft
climb: Out and back
route

Best time to visit 10K Trail

Best months: April–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

Jan
47° / 37°
16 wet
Feb
48° / 36°
14 wet
Mar
53° / 38°
14 wet
Apr
57° / 41°
11 wet
May
64° / 44°
9 wet
Jun
68° / 48°
7 wet
Jul
72° / 50°
6 wet
Aug
73° / 50°
8 wet
Sep
68° / 48°
12 wet
Oct
58° / 44°
15 wet
Nov
51° / 40°
16 wet
Dec
46° / 37°
16 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Friday Harbor Ap, WA, 17.4 mi away at 109 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

The 10K Trail is a scenic out-and-back route in British Columbia that covers 5.24 miles of accessible hiking. This trail offers a pleasant day hike through varied terrain, making it an excellent choice for hikers seeking a moderate outing without excessive elevation gain. The out-and-back format allows hikers to turn back at any point and enjoy the same rewarding views on the return journey.

Nearby10K Trail · Swipe Right · Bell Point Trail

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Photo: John Newcomb, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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Photo: Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at 10K Trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Local businesses nearby

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Sooke River Campground

Hiking business nearby (~16 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

Crystal Seas Kayaking

Hiking business nearby (~18 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

Canoe Island French Camp

Hiking business nearby (~22 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet