South Side Trail
- 2.3 mi
- round trip
- 2,752 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Apr–Sep
- best months
South Side Trail is a scenic out-and-back hike in British Columbia that covers 4.54 miles of accessible terrain. This trail offers hikers a chance to explore the natural beauty of the region with moderate elevation gain and varied landscape features. The out-and-back route allows you to enjoy the journey at your own pace before retracing your steps.
Local outfitters
- Pacheedaht Campground26 mi away
- Sooke River Campground29 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- Nearby · Cowichan River Footpath · Cowichan River Footpath · Koksilah River Ancient Forest Trail
Best time to go · Apr–Sep
Best time to visit South Side 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, 45 mi away at 109 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Koksilah River Ancient Forest Trail
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Cowichan River Footpath
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Friendship Trail
~17 min drive
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~26 min drive
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Upper Line
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at South Side Trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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