Koksilah River Ancient Forest Trail
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 929 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Moderate
- difficulty
- May–Sep
- best months
This out-and-back trail through the Koksilah River Ancient Forest showcases old-growth temperate rainforest in British Columbia's Vancouver Island region. Hikers will experience the lush, moss-draped ecosystem characteristic of coastal old-growth forests, with towering cedars and Douglas firs creating a serene woodland environment. The short distance and gentle terrain make this an accessible introduction to ancient forest ecology.
Local outfitters
- Sooke River Campground18 mi away
- Pacheedaht Campground28 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- Nearby · Cowichan River Footpath · Wolf Trail · Cowichan River Footpath
Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit Koksilah River Ancient Forest Trail
Best months: May–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
45° / 33°
17 wet
Feb
47° / 33°
14 wet
Mar
50° / 35°
15 wet
Apr
54° / 39°
12 wet
May
60° / 43°
10 wet
Jun
63° / 47°
7 wet
Jul
68° / 51°
5 wet
Aug
70° / 51°
6 wet
Sep
66° / 47°
9 wet
Oct
57° / 42°
14 wet
Nov
49° / 36°
17 wet
Dec
45° / 33°
17 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Port Angeles Intl Ap, WA, 38.5 mi away at 288 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Koksilah River Ancient Forest Trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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