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4.7(16 reviews)

Sooke Mountain Provincial Park

Harbour View Road, Victoria, BC V0R 2L0, Canada

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About This Campsite

Sooke Mountain Provincial Park

A hidden gem known for its pristine trails and sublime views, Sooke Mountain Provincial Park offers an incredible outdoor experience. Located in a forested area, the park is adorned with numerous peaks and creeks, making it a great spot for hiking and practicing navigational skills. Despite the lack of camping facilities due to previous misuse, it remains a top destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

Reviews Highlights

  • Many clean trails lead to various scenic peaks, especially the popular Empress Mountain.
  • Shield's lakeside area boasts beautiful forests and vibrant wildlife, though overnight camping is no longer allowed.
  • Visitors appreciate the maintained trails and clean facilities, including well-kept washrooms.
  • The park provides a wonderful outdoor experience with amazing views and clear paths suitable for long trail runs.

Important Considerations

  • Camping: Currently, camping is not permitted in the park, and fire rings have been removed.
  • Navigation: Ideal for those looking to practice their navigational skills with various paths and creeks.
  • Wildlife: Nighttime wildlife, such as frogs, can be quite vocal, adding to the natural ambiance.

Tags

Park, Tourist Attraction, Point of Interest, Establishment

Overall Thoughts

Sooke Mountain Provincial Park offers a robust and rewarding experience for hikers and nature lovers alike. While the closure of camping may be a drawback for some, the park's clean trails, breathtaking views, and peaceful environment make it a must-visit destination.

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Reviews

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Franko CCC

08/22/2024

Clean and brisk energy surrounds the park with hundreds of little clean trails which lead to numerous peaks throughout the park. Empress Mt. is a great hike over its many different paths and creeks. Good for practicing navigational skills. Hope to be back one day.

Heather Reburn

05/26/2022

Beautiful forest and lakeside area at Shield’s. Sad that camping is no longer permitted and the fire ring has been removed. The frogs were so loud, it was pretty amazing.

Joshua and Kay del Sol

07/08/2022

Clean, well tended, amazing place to enjoy the outdoors. Washrooms are clean, trails are well marked. Just so sad that you can camp out in the rough anymore. Bad campers ruin it for us all.

kimchi500

11/12/2022

View was amazing on top, and enjoyed every single step to go up.

Andrew Barclay

06/07/2019

The best trails for long trail runs