Squirrel Trail
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 208 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Moderate
- difficulty
- Apr–Sep
- best months
Squirrel Trail is a short out-and-back hike in British Columbia offering an accessible introduction to the region's natural beauty. This gentle trail is perfect for families and casual hikers looking for a quick outdoor outing without significant elevation gain.
Local outfitters
- Sooke River Campground21 mi away
- Crystal Seas Kayaking30 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- Nearby · Cougar Trail · Cougar Trail · Cyclops
Best time to go · Apr–Sep
Best time to visit Squirrel 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, 29.5 mi away at 109 ft. The station sits about 1,000 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 Squirrel Trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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