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Trail description
St. Mary Lake is an officially named lake on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia (Saltspring Island land district).
Channel Ridge Trails
The Capital Regional District (CRD) describes the Channel Ridge Trails community park on Salt Spring Island: over 15 kilometres of trails in total, rated moderate, with lookouts over St. Mary Lake and Stuart Channel. The trails are reached through an agreement with the owners of Channel Ridge Properties.
- Most trails are open to hikers, non-motorized cyclists and equestrians; trails on Watershed Preservation Society lands are for hikers only.
- Eight access points: five on the north end and three on the south end of the Channel Ridge lands.
Before you go
For dog rules, opening hours and fees, contact the CRD (Salt Spring Island Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture, 250 537-1402) before your outing.
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Everything you need to know before you goStarting Point
The CRD lists eight access points to the Channel Ridge Trails (five north, three south) and mentions a parking area near Sunset Drive. Check the CRD map before you go.
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