{"id":16643,"date":"2022-04-13T05:08:25","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T12:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=16643"},"modified":"2024-07-12T11:43:53","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T18:43:53","slug":"vancouver-cycling-galloping-goose-trail-vancouver-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/vancouver-cycling-galloping-goose-trail-vancouver-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to the Galloping Goose Trail, Vancouver Island"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">This is a guide (plus map and videos) to cycling the <strong>family-friendly<\/strong> and dog-friendly Galloping Goose Trail on Vancouver Island. This is a very long, diverse and beautifully scenic bike trail, with bed and breakfast and camping options along the way. Cycle from an urban area, through a rural area, and end up in semi-wilderness with breathtaking views!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Galloping Goose Bike Trail runs through beautiful forests. In some parts of the Galloping Goose Trail it feels like you are in a cathedral of natural light. This video shows part of the trail, starting off from the city of Victoria.<\/p>\n<h2>Video Showing Part of the Galloping Goose Trail<\/h2>\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"Galloping Goose - Cycling Vancouver Island\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RQkbW5GKDto?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/lochside-trail-vancouver-island-guide\/\">A Guide to Lochside Trail on Vancouver Island<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">As you can see, the Galloping Goose Trail is a world-class trail, almost entirely off-road, and almost entirely flat. On it, you are sure to see interesting things and meet interesting people!<\/p>\n<h2>History of the Galloping Goose Trail<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Galloping Goose Trail was constructed on the abandoned CNR (Canadian National Rail) railway line. This railway line once linked Victoria and Leechtown (now a ghost town). The Galloping Goose Trail is named after a <span class=\"main_body\">noisy gas rail-car that carried passengers between Victoria and Sooke in the 1920s<\/span>. In <strong>1987<\/strong> the rails were transformed into this spectacular trail, and the trail was opened.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/seaside-bike-route-vancouver-guide-video\/\">The Seaside Bike Route in Vancouver \u2013 Guide plus Videos<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13375\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13375\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hqcg9Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13375\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-canadian-national-rail-sign\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Canadian-National-Rail-sign.jpg?fit=600%2C669&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,669\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"A sign on the Galloping Goose Trail informs you about the origins of the trail \" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;A sign on the Galloping Goose Trail informs you about the origins of the trail &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;A sign on the Galloping Goose Trail informs you about the origins of the trail &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Canadian-National-Rail-sign.jpg?fit=269%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Canadian-National-Rail-sign.jpg?fit=600%2C669&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13375 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Canadian-National-Rail-sign.jpg\" alt=\"A sign on the Galloping Goose Trail informs you about the origins of the trail \" width=\"600\" height=\"669\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13375\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13375\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-canadian-national-rail-sign\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Canadian-National-Rail-sign.jpg?fit=600%2C669&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,669\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"A sign on the Galloping Goose Trail informs you about the origins of the trail \" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;A sign on the Galloping Goose Trail informs you about the origins of the trail &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;A sign on the Galloping Goose Trail informs you about the origins of the trail &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Canadian-National-Rail-sign.jpg?fit=269%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Canadian-National-Rail-sign.jpg?fit=600%2C669&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13375 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Canadian-National-Rail-sign.jpg?resize=600%2C669&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A sign on the Galloping Goose Trail informs you about the origins of the trail \" width=\"600\" height=\"669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Canadian-National-Rail-sign.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Canadian-National-Rail-sign.jpg?resize=269%2C300&amp;ssl=1 269w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Canadian-National-Rail-sign.jpg?resize=300%2C334&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Canadian-National-Rail-sign.jpg?resize=134%2C150&amp;ssl=1 134w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Canadian-National-Rail-sign.jpg?resize=250%2C278&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Canadian-National-Rail-sign.jpg?resize=320%2C356&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> A sign on the Galloping Goose Trail informs you about the origins of the trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Overview: Details of the Galloping Goose Trail, Vancouver Island<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Surfaces<\/strong>: All off-road, hard soil, gravel, and some paving.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance<\/strong>: Around 55 km\/34 miles, one-way<\/p>\n<p><strong>Difficulty level<\/strong>: very easy, mainly flat. But there are some short, very steep hills with slippery gravel. Sometimes you have to cross roads with motor vehicle traffic. There are some uncontrolled road crossings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Safety level<\/strong>: safe for the whole family (not for unaccompanied children, though)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of bike required<\/strong>: a hybrid or a mountain bike would be best<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suitable for<\/strong>: everyone, including bikes, trikes, horseback-riders, and strollers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Congestion<\/strong>: usually not very busy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dogs allowed?<\/strong> Yes, on leash<\/p>\n<h2>The Galloping Goose Trail is for the Whole Family<\/h2>\n<p>Vancouver Island&#8217;s Galloping Goose Trail (known as &#8220;the Goose&#8221;)\u00a0 is a multi-use path. It is designed for human-powered activities of all kinds: cycling, running, hiking, and horseback-riding. It\u2019s suitable for all ages and abilities (AAA), so it&#8217;s a great place to take the whole family for a bike trail ride.<\/p>\n<p>And if you&#8217;re struggling to get your children to bike at all, <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-encourage-children-to-cycle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>here&#8217;s a post with tips to get kids to cycle more<\/strong><\/a>. And here&#8217;s a post with <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-to-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tips on helping your child start to bike to school safely<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13376\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hqcg9Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13376\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-pushing-bike-down-a-steep-downhill\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-pushing-bike-down-a-steep-downhill.jpg?fit=600%2C490&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,490\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Most of the Galloping Goose Trail is easy cycling, but there are a few steep, gravelly sections where you might want to push your bike\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Most of the Galloping Goose Trail is easy cycling, but there are a few steep, gravelly sections where you might want to push your bike&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Most of the Galloping Goose Trail is easy cycling, but there are a few steep, gravelly sections where you might want to push your bike&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-pushing-bike-down-a-steep-downhill.jpg?fit=300%2C245&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-pushing-bike-down-a-steep-downhill.jpg?fit=600%2C490&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13376 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-pushing-bike-down-a-steep-downhill.jpg\" alt=\"Most of the Galloping Goose Trail is easy cycling, but there are a few steep, gravelly sections where you might want to push your bike\" width=\"600\" height=\"490\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13376\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-pushing-bike-down-a-steep-downhill\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-pushing-bike-down-a-steep-downhill.jpg?fit=600%2C490&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,490\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Most of the Galloping Goose Trail is easy cycling, but there are a few steep, gravelly sections where you might want to push your bike\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Most of the Galloping Goose Trail is easy cycling, but there are a few steep, gravelly sections where you might want to push your bike&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Most of the Galloping Goose Trail is easy cycling, but there are a few steep, gravelly sections where you might want to push your bike&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-pushing-bike-down-a-steep-downhill.jpg?fit=300%2C245&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-pushing-bike-down-a-steep-downhill.jpg?fit=600%2C490&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13376 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-pushing-bike-down-a-steep-downhill.jpg?resize=600%2C490&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Most of the Galloping Goose Trail is easy cycling, but there are a few steep, gravelly sections where you might want to push your bike\" width=\"600\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-pushing-bike-down-a-steep-downhill.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-pushing-bike-down-a-steep-downhill.jpg?resize=300%2C245&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-pushing-bike-down-a-steep-downhill.jpg?resize=150%2C122&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-pushing-bike-down-a-steep-downhill.jpg?resize=250%2C204&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-pushing-bike-down-a-steep-downhill.jpg?resize=320%2C261&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Most of the Galloping Goose Trail is easy cycling, but there are a few steep, gravelly sections where you might want to push your bike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Map of the Galloping Goose Trail<\/h2>\n<p>Below is a map of the entire route. The red line is the Goose. This map also shows the Lochside Trail (the blue line), which connects the Goose with Twassen ferry terminal. <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/lochside-trail-vancouver-island-guide\/\">Here is a post all about the Lochside Trail<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13401\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13401\" style=\"width: 904px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hqcg9Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13401\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/vancouver-cycling-bike-rides\/map-of-galloping-goose-and-lochside-trail\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Map-of-Galloping-Goose-and-Lochside-Trail.jpg?fit=904%2C1023&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"904,1023\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Map of Galloping Goose Trail and Lochside Trail\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Map of Galloping Goose Trail and Lochside Trail&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This is a map of the Galloping Goose Trail (see below) and the Lochside Trail (blue)&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Map-of-Galloping-Goose-and-Lochside-Trail.jpg?fit=265%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Map-of-Galloping-Goose-and-Lochside-Trail.jpg?fit=750%2C849&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13401 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Map-of-Galloping-Goose-and-Lochside-Trail.jpg\" alt=\"Map of Galloping Goose Trail and Lochside Trail\" width=\"904\" height=\"1023\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13401\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13401\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/vancouver-cycling-bike-rides\/map-of-galloping-goose-and-lochside-trail\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Map-of-Galloping-Goose-and-Lochside-Trail.jpg?fit=904%2C1023&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"904,1023\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Map of Galloping Goose Trail and Lochside Trail\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Map of Galloping Goose Trail and Lochside Trail&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This is a map of the Galloping Goose Trail (see below) and the Lochside Trail (blue)&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Map-of-Galloping-Goose-and-Lochside-Trail.jpg?fit=265%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Map-of-Galloping-Goose-and-Lochside-Trail.jpg?fit=750%2C849&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13401 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Map-of-Galloping-Goose-and-Lochside-Trail.jpg?resize=904%2C1023&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Map of Galloping Goose Trail and Lochside Trail\" width=\"904\" height=\"1023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Map-of-Galloping-Goose-and-Lochside-Trail.jpg?w=904&amp;ssl=1 904w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Map-of-Galloping-Goose-and-Lochside-Trail.jpg?resize=265%2C300&amp;ssl=1 265w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Map-of-Galloping-Goose-and-Lochside-Trail.jpg?resize=300%2C339&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Map-of-Galloping-Goose-and-Lochside-Trail.jpg?resize=132%2C150&amp;ssl=1 132w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Map-of-Galloping-Goose-and-Lochside-Trail.jpg?resize=250%2C282&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Map-of-Galloping-Goose-and-Lochside-Trail.jpg?resize=320%2C362&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Map of Galloping Goose Trail and Lochside Trail. Map credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crd.bc.ca\/parks-recreation-culture\/parks-trails\/find-park-trail\/lochside\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CRD, BC<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It&#8217;s a long bike route, with plenty to see along the way. <strong>Starting near Victoria<\/strong>, it travels to Saanich, then winds through the urban setting of View Royal, Colwood and Langford. However, the cycle trail is shielded by ferns, shrubs, and rock outcrops, so it does not feel very urban at all.<\/p>\n<p>At Metchosin, the trail goes past small farms surrounded by hills. Eventually you reach semi-wilderness. Here&#8217;s a fun video that gives you an idea of the diversity of the trail. Notice how flat it is. At around minute 2:38 you will clearly see why you should NOT cycle this route at night!<\/p>\n<h2>Video Showing Why You Should Not Bike the Galloping Goose Trail at Night<\/h2>\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"Galloping Goose Trail, Victoria BC\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OtCWBzIF83s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Along the way there are many signposts to keep you on track. There are one or two points where it gets tricky, especially after crossing major roads, but as long as you pay close attention to signs you should be fine.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13373\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13373\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hqcg9Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13373\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-sign-along-the-way\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-sign-along-the-way.jpg?fit=600%2C491&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,491\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sign along the Galloping Goose Trail, next to one of the very rare washrooms\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Sign along the Galloping Goose Trail, next to one of the very rare washrooms&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Sign along the Galloping Goose Trail, next to one of the very rare washrooms&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-sign-along-the-way.jpg?fit=300%2C245&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-sign-along-the-way.jpg?fit=600%2C491&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13373 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-sign-along-the-way.jpg\" alt=\"Sign along the Galloping Goose Trail, next to one of the very rare washrooms\" width=\"600\" height=\"491\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13373\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13373\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-sign-along-the-way\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-sign-along-the-way.jpg?fit=600%2C491&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,491\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sign along the Galloping Goose Trail, next to one of the very rare washrooms\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Sign along the Galloping Goose Trail, next to one of the very rare washrooms&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Sign along the Galloping Goose Trail, next to one of the very rare washrooms&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-sign-along-the-way.jpg?fit=300%2C245&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-sign-along-the-way.jpg?fit=600%2C491&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13373 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-sign-along-the-way.jpg?resize=600%2C491&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sign along the Galloping Goose Trail, next to one of the very rare washrooms\" width=\"600\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-sign-along-the-way.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-sign-along-the-way.jpg?resize=300%2C245&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-sign-along-the-way.jpg?resize=150%2C122&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-sign-along-the-way.jpg?resize=250%2C204&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-sign-along-the-way.jpg?resize=320%2C261&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Sign along the Galloping Goose Trail, next to one of the rare washrooms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/amazing-evolution-of-vancouver-cycling-infrastructure\/\">The Amazing Evolution of Vancouver Cycling Infrastructure<\/a><\/h4>\n<h2>The Best Way to Bike the Galloping Goose Trail on Vancouver Island<\/h2>\n<p>An ideal way to do the trail is to plan to spend two to four days cycling, and book bed and breakfasts along the way. You can also camp at km 43 at the Sooke Potholes Regional Park. It&#8217;s possible (if you are very fit) to cycle the whole trail in one day. But, why would you want to rush this wonderful experience?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13384\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13384\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hqcg9Q\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13384\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-trestles-and-grass-on-bridge\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-trestles-and-grass-on-bridge.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,450\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Old but brilliantly constructed bridges tell the tale of the history of the Galloping Goose Trail. It&#8217;s fun to imagine trains thundering across\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Old but brilliantly constructed bridges tell the tale of the history of the Galloping Goose Trail. It&#8217;s fun to imagine trains thundering across&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Old but brilliantly constructed bridges tell the tale of the history of the Galloping Goose Trail. It&#8217;s fun to imagine trains thundering across&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-trestles-and-grass-on-bridge.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-trestles-and-grass-on-bridge.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13384 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-trestles-and-grass-on-bridge.jpg\" alt=\"Old but brilliantly constructed bridges tell the tale of the history of the Galloping Goose Trail. It's fun to imagine trains thundering across\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13384\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13384\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-trestles-and-grass-on-bridge\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-trestles-and-grass-on-bridge.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,450\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Old but brilliantly constructed bridges tell the tale of the history of the Galloping Goose Trail. It&#8217;s fun to imagine trains thundering across\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Old but brilliantly constructed bridges tell the tale of the history of the Galloping Goose Trail. It&#8217;s fun to imagine trains thundering across&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Old but brilliantly constructed bridges tell the tale of the history of the Galloping Goose Trail. It&#8217;s fun to imagine trains thundering across&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-trestles-and-grass-on-bridge.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-trestles-and-grass-on-bridge.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13384 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-trestles-and-grass-on-bridge.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Old but brilliantly constructed bridges tell the tale of the history of the Galloping Goose Trail. It's fun to imagine trains thundering across\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-trestles-and-grass-on-bridge.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-trestles-and-grass-on-bridge.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-trestles-and-grass-on-bridge.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-trestles-and-grass-on-bridge.jpg?resize=250%2C187&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-trestles-and-grass-on-bridge.jpg?resize=320%2C240&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Old but brilliantly constructed bridges tell the tale of the history of the Galloping Goose Trail. It&#8217;s fun to imagine trains thundering across<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Along the way you can visit the town of Sooke. Towards the end you can visit the awesome Sooke Potholes, and camp at the Sooke Potholes Regional Park. At the very end you can explore the mining ghost town, Leechtown.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to Start Out From to do the Goose<\/h2>\n<h3>If you are coming from Vancouver on a bike<\/h3>\n<p>A good place to start your ride is the ferry terminal at Swartz Bay. From there, follow <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/lochside-trail-vancouver-island-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>the Lochside Trail<\/strong><\/a> all the way to the Galloping Goose Trail. That is the way we usually did it.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16936\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16936\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/lochside-trail-vancouver-island-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16936\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/safe-bike-routes\/marg-and-dennis-on-the-lochside-trail-vancouver-island-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Marg-and-Dennis-on-the-Lochside-Trail-Vancouver-Island.jpg?fit=750%2C421&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,421\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot SD1000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1284732375&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.8&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Marg-and-Dennis-on-the-Lochside-Trail-Vancouver-Island\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Here&#8217;s a post all about the family friendly, very lovely, Lochside Trail on Vancouver Island. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Marg-and-Dennis-on-the-Lochside-Trail-Vancouver-Island.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Marg-and-Dennis-on-the-Lochside-Trail-Vancouver-Island.jpg?fit=750%2C421&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-16936 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Marg-and-Dennis-on-the-Lochside-Trail-Vancouver-Island.jpg\" alt=\"Marg and Dennis on the Lochside Trail Vancouver Island - safe bike routes\" width=\"750\" height=\"421\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16936\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16936\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/safe-bike-routes\/marg-and-dennis-on-the-lochside-trail-vancouver-island-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Marg-and-Dennis-on-the-Lochside-Trail-Vancouver-Island.jpg?fit=750%2C421&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,421\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot SD1000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1284732375&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.8&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Marg-and-Dennis-on-the-Lochside-Trail-Vancouver-Island\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Here&#8217;s a post all about the family friendly, very lovely, Lochside Trail on Vancouver Island. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Marg-and-Dennis-on-the-Lochside-Trail-Vancouver-Island.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Marg-and-Dennis-on-the-Lochside-Trail-Vancouver-Island.jpg?fit=750%2C421&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-16936 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Marg-and-Dennis-on-the-Lochside-Trail-Vancouver-Island.jpg?resize=750%2C421&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Marg and Dennis on the Lochside Trail Vancouver Island - safe bike routes\" width=\"750\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Marg-and-Dennis-on-the-Lochside-Trail-Vancouver-Island.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Marg-and-Dennis-on-the-Lochside-Trail-Vancouver-Island.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Marg-and-Dennis-on-the-Lochside-Trail-Vancouver-Island.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Marg-and-Dennis-on-the-Lochside-Trail-Vancouver-Island.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Marg-and-Dennis-on-the-Lochside-Trail-Vancouver-Island.jpg?resize=320%2C180&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Here&#8217;s a post all about the family friendly, very lovely, Lochside Trail on Vancouver Island.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Of course, this does add a lot of extra cycling miles to your trip, so this starting point would be more suitable for a multi-day tour. After about 32 km (20 miles) on the Lochside trail, the trail splits: choose to head for Victoria or Sooke. Follow the signs for Sooke, which will put you on the Galloping Goose Trail.<\/p>\n<h3>If you are coming from Victoria<\/h3>\n<p>The Galloping Goose Trail begins at the <strong>south end of the Selkirk Trestle<\/strong>, at the foot of Alston Street in Victoria West. You can see that in the video right at the top of this post.<\/p>\n<h4>Map Showing Where the Galloping Goose Trail Starts in Victoria<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40603\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40603\" style=\"width: 925px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"40603\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/vancouver-cycling-galloping-goose-trail-vancouver-island\/map-showing-where-the-galloping-goose-trail-starts-in-victoria\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Map-Showing-Where-the-Galloping-Goose-Trail-Starts-in-Victoria.jpg?fit=925%2C443&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"925,443\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Map Showing Where the Galloping Goose Trail Starts in Victoria\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Map Showing Where the Galloping Goose Trail Starts in Victoria&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Map-Showing-Where-the-Galloping-Goose-Trail-Starts-in-Victoria.jpg?fit=300%2C144&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Map-Showing-Where-the-Galloping-Goose-Trail-Starts-in-Victoria.jpg?fit=750%2C359&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40603 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Map-Showing-Where-the-Galloping-Goose-Trail-Starts-in-Victoria.jpg\" alt=\"Map Showing Where the Galloping Goose Trail Starts in Victoria\" width=\"925\" height=\"443\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40603\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"40603\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/vancouver-cycling-galloping-goose-trail-vancouver-island\/map-showing-where-the-galloping-goose-trail-starts-in-victoria\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Map-Showing-Where-the-Galloping-Goose-Trail-Starts-in-Victoria.jpg?fit=925%2C443&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"925,443\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Map Showing Where the Galloping Goose Trail Starts in Victoria\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Map Showing Where the Galloping Goose Trail Starts in Victoria&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Map-Showing-Where-the-Galloping-Goose-Trail-Starts-in-Victoria.jpg?fit=300%2C144&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Map-Showing-Where-the-Galloping-Goose-Trail-Starts-in-Victoria.jpg?fit=750%2C359&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40603 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Map-Showing-Where-the-Galloping-Goose-Trail-Starts-in-Victoria.jpg?resize=925%2C443&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Map Showing Where the Galloping Goose Trail Starts in Victoria\" width=\"925\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Map-Showing-Where-the-Galloping-Goose-Trail-Starts-in-Victoria.jpg?w=925&amp;ssl=1 925w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Map-Showing-Where-the-Galloping-Goose-Trail-Starts-in-Victoria.jpg?resize=300%2C144&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Map-Showing-Where-the-Galloping-Goose-Trail-Starts-in-Victoria.jpg?resize=750%2C359&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Map-Showing-Where-the-Galloping-Goose-Trail-Starts-in-Victoria.jpg?resize=768%2C368&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 925px) 100vw, 925px\" \/><\/noscript> Map Showing Where the Galloping Goose Trail Starts in Victoria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Other places to access the Galloping Goose Trail<\/h3>\n<p>There are many other access points along the entire trail route. <strong>Parking areas<\/strong> are located at Atkins Avenue in View Royal, Aldeane Avenue in Colwood, the Luxton Fairgrounds on Sooke Road in Luxton, Rocky Point Road in Metchosin, and Roche Cove Regional Park in East Sooke.<\/p>\n<h3>How to get to Victoria (which is where the Galloping Goose trail starts)<\/h3>\n<p>Victoria is on Vancouver Island, 107 km (76 miles) southwest of Vancouver. The trip, by car or bus, <strong>plus ferry<\/strong>, takes approximately four hours each way.<\/p>\n<h4>Getting There By Bus<\/h4>\n<p>You could book a tour bus from a downtown Vancouver hotel, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greyhound.ca\/\"><strong>Greyhound bus<\/strong><\/a> from the Vancouver Railway Station (and a few other departure points).<\/p>\n<p>It is also possible to take a <strong>TransLink bus<\/strong> to the ferry. Check <a href=\"http:\/\/tripplanning.translink.ca\/hiwire?.a=iScheduleLookup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Translink online schedules<\/a> for times or call Translink at 604-953-3333.<\/p>\n<p>Once you get to the <strong>Swartz Bay terminal<\/strong> on Vancouver Island, take bus # 70 &#8216;Pat Bay Hwy&#8217; to Victoria.<\/p>\n<h5>Check if Your Bike Can Go on the Bus<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Make sure to check beforehand that bikes are allowed on your chosen buses. <\/strong>Or, just rent a bike in Victoria.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/vancouver-cycling-bike-rides\/\">Vancouver Cycling \u2013 Great Bike Rides in and Near Vancouver, Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h2>What to Take With You on the Galloping Goose Trail<\/h2>\n<p>I recommend you take the following with you if you plan to do the entire Goose. Especially if you are going to be cycling for several days:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/36fFWG8\">bike repair kit with a pump<\/a>, and spare tube\/s<\/li>\n<li>lots of water<\/li>\n<li>snacks<\/li>\n<li>a flashlight in case you end up being on the trail after dark \u00a0(NOT recommended)<\/li>\n<li>bear spray, if you can get some, as you will be in bear country from about km 35<\/li>\n<li>wet gear, as weather changes quickly on Vancouver Island<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets\/\">7 of the best waterproof bike jackets for men and women<\/a><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>a cell phone, as you will be out in the semi-wilderness (in Canada, 911 is the emergency number)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rqBJXu\">a great bike lock for when you are at a restaurant or camping<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3KHaAHv\">a compact but comprehensive <strong>first aid kit<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/37bJKJ3\">a good bug repellent<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13381\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13381\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hqcg9Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13381\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/hydration-for-cycling\/galloping-goose-trail-drinking-water-on-the-trail\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-drinking-water-on-the-trail.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,450\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Take plenty of water on the Galloping Goose Trail!\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;This post aims to tell you all you need to know about keeping your body adequately hydrated before, during, and after cycling.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This post aims to tell you all you need to know about keeping your body adequately hydrated before, during, and after cycling&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-drinking-water-on-the-trail.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-drinking-water-on-the-trail.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13381 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-drinking-water-on-the-trail.jpg\" alt=\"Take plenty of water on the Galloping Goose Trail!\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13381\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13381\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/hydration-for-cycling\/galloping-goose-trail-drinking-water-on-the-trail\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-drinking-water-on-the-trail.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,450\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Take plenty of water on the Galloping Goose Trail!\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;This post aims to tell you all you need to know about keeping your body adequately hydrated before, during, and after cycling.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This post aims to tell you all you need to know about keeping your body adequately hydrated before, during, and after cycling&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-drinking-water-on-the-trail.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-drinking-water-on-the-trail.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13381 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-drinking-water-on-the-trail.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Take plenty of water on the Galloping Goose Trail!\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-drinking-water-on-the-trail.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-drinking-water-on-the-trail.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-drinking-water-on-the-trail.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-drinking-water-on-the-trail.jpg?resize=250%2C187&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-drinking-water-on-the-trail.jpg?resize=320%2C240&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Take plenty of water on the Galloping Goose Trail!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>How to Cycle the Galloping Goose Trail<\/h2>\n<p>Once you are on the Galloping Goose Trail, it is marked with beacons that tell you how many kilometers you have come. These are very useful reference points.<\/p>\n<p>The first 30 km (20 miles) of the Galloping Goose Trail are a mixture of urban and rural. The further you go, the more you are cycling in the semi-wilderness. So the views get progressively better.<\/p>\n<h3>The First Part of the Trail<\/h3>\n<p>The first part of the Galloping Goose Trail through Victoria, Saanich, and parts of View Royal (to Atkins Ave) is paved asphalt. Of course, this makes for easy, smooth cycling.<\/p>\n<p>The Galloping Goose west of Atkins Avenue in Langford is unpaved; for this part it is better to be on a mountain bike. The trail surface is wide (two to five meters) and mostly flat.<\/p>\n<h3>Share the Trail!<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13380\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13380\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hqcg9Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13380\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-horses-and-cyclists\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-horses-and-cyclists.jpg?fit=600%2C477&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,477\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Be extra careful as you pass horses on the Galloping Goose Trail &#8211; they scare easily\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Be extra careful as you pass horses on the Galloping Goose Trail &#8211; they scare easily&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Be extra careful as you pass horses on the Galloping Goose Trail &#8211; sometimes they scare easily&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-horses-and-cyclists.jpg?fit=300%2C238&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-horses-and-cyclists.jpg?fit=600%2C477&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13380 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-horses-and-cyclists.jpg\" alt=\"Be extra careful as you pass horses on the Galloping Goose Trail - they scare easily\" width=\"600\" height=\"477\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13380\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13380\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-horses-and-cyclists\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-horses-and-cyclists.jpg?fit=600%2C477&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,477\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Be extra careful as you pass horses on the Galloping Goose Trail &#8211; they scare easily\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Be extra careful as you pass horses on the Galloping Goose Trail &#8211; they scare easily&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Be extra careful as you pass horses on the Galloping Goose Trail &#8211; sometimes they scare easily&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-horses-and-cyclists.jpg?fit=300%2C238&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-horses-and-cyclists.jpg?fit=600%2C477&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13380 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-horses-and-cyclists.jpg?resize=600%2C477&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Be extra careful as you pass horses on the Galloping Goose Trail - they scare easily\" width=\"600\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-horses-and-cyclists.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-horses-and-cyclists.jpg?resize=300%2C238&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-horses-and-cyclists.jpg?resize=150%2C119&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-horses-and-cyclists.jpg?resize=250%2C198&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-horses-and-cyclists.jpg?resize=320%2C254&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Be extra careful as you pass horses on the Galloping Goose Trail &#8211; sometimes they scare easily<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Galloping Goose Trail is shared by cyclists, hikers, and horseback-riders. This means that one has to be careful and polite around other users. Keep right, pass on the left.<\/p>\n<p>As always, cyclists should yield to pedestrians, and let people know if you are passing them, so as not to scare them &#8211; just say something like &#8220;On your left!&#8221; before passing. Be especially careful not to scare horses. Horses can be scared by sudden noises and movements.<\/p>\n<h2>Restaurant and Bike Repair Shop on the Galloping Goose Trail<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s a restaurant on the Galloping Goose that provides coffee, food for riders and repairs for bikes. Find the Nest Caf\u00e9 at 2311 Watkiss Way, between Victoria and Langford, on the Goose trail. It\u2019s open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the summer, and until 5 p.m. the rest of the year. It\u2019s in a townhouse complex at the intersection of Burnside Road and Watkiss Way. Best of all, it has bike racks, bike tune-up, and bike repair facilities.<\/p>\n<h3>Map Showing Location of the Nest Caf\u00e9 at 2311 Watkiss Way<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40601\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40601\" style=\"width: 663px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"40601\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/vancouver-cycling-galloping-goose-trail-vancouver-island\/map-showing-location-of-the-nest-cafe-at-2311-watkiss-way\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Map-Showing-Location-of-the-Nest-Cafe-at-2311-Watkiss-Way.jpg?fit=663%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"663,427\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Map Showing Location of the Nest Cafe at 2311 Watkiss Way\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Map Showing Location of the Nest Cafe at 2311 Watkiss Way&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Map-Showing-Location-of-the-Nest-Cafe-at-2311-Watkiss-Way.jpg?fit=300%2C193&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Map-Showing-Location-of-the-Nest-Cafe-at-2311-Watkiss-Way.jpg?fit=663%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40601 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Map-Showing-Location-of-the-Nest-Cafe-at-2311-Watkiss-Way.jpg\" alt=\"Map Showing Location of the Nest Cafe at 2311 Watkiss Way\" width=\"663\" height=\"427\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40601\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"40601\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/vancouver-cycling-galloping-goose-trail-vancouver-island\/map-showing-location-of-the-nest-cafe-at-2311-watkiss-way\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Map-Showing-Location-of-the-Nest-Cafe-at-2311-Watkiss-Way.jpg?fit=663%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"663,427\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Map Showing Location of the Nest Cafe at 2311 Watkiss Way\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Map Showing Location of the Nest Cafe at 2311 Watkiss Way&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Map-Showing-Location-of-the-Nest-Cafe-at-2311-Watkiss-Way.jpg?fit=300%2C193&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Map-Showing-Location-of-the-Nest-Cafe-at-2311-Watkiss-Way.jpg?fit=663%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40601 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Map-Showing-Location-of-the-Nest-Cafe-at-2311-Watkiss-Way.jpg?resize=663%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Map Showing Location of the Nest Cafe at 2311 Watkiss Way\" width=\"663\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Map-Showing-Location-of-the-Nest-Cafe-at-2311-Watkiss-Way.jpg?w=663&amp;ssl=1 663w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Map-Showing-Location-of-the-Nest-Cafe-at-2311-Watkiss-Way.jpg?resize=300%2C193&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/noscript> Map Showing Location of the Nest Cafe at 2311 Watkiss Way<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Take a break from your ride to enjoy coffee, tea, juice, soup, sandwiches, paninis and desserts. And get some help with your bike, if you need it!<\/p>\n<h3>Share the Galloping Goose Trail!<\/h3>\n<p>Along the way, be sure to observe standard trail etiquette. Keep right, pass left, and be careful around kids, dogs, and horses. My experience has been that other users are unfailingly polite and friendly. For example, we met the couple below while they were out for a walk with their miniature donkeys, Frosty and Lola. They told us they kept them for protection, because they guard against deer, cougars and bears!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17882\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17882\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17882\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/vancouver-cycling-galloping-goose-trail-vancouver-island\/post-galloping-goose-donkeys\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/post-Galloping-Goose-donkeys.jpg?fit=750%2C602&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,602\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot SD1000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1284746412&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.8&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"post &#8211; Galloping Goose &#8211; donkeys\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Miniature donkeys, Frosty and Lola, protect their owners from deer, cougars and bears &#8211; and enjoy taking a stroll on the Galloping Goose Trail!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/post-Galloping-Goose-donkeys.jpg?fit=300%2C241&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/post-Galloping-Goose-donkeys.jpg?fit=750%2C602&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17882 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/post-Galloping-Goose-donkeys.jpg\" alt=\"Miniature donkeys, Frosty and Lola, protect their owners from deer, cougars and bears - and enjoy taking a stroll on the Galloping Goose Trail!\" width=\"750\" height=\"602\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17882\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17882\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/vancouver-cycling-galloping-goose-trail-vancouver-island\/post-galloping-goose-donkeys\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/post-Galloping-Goose-donkeys.jpg?fit=750%2C602&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,602\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot SD1000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1284746412&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.8&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"post &#8211; Galloping Goose &#8211; donkeys\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Miniature donkeys, Frosty and Lola, protect their owners from deer, cougars and bears &#8211; and enjoy taking a stroll on the Galloping Goose Trail!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/post-Galloping-Goose-donkeys.jpg?fit=300%2C241&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/post-Galloping-Goose-donkeys.jpg?fit=750%2C602&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17882 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/post-Galloping-Goose-donkeys.jpg?resize=750%2C602&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Miniature donkeys, Frosty and Lola, protect their owners from deer, cougars and bears - and enjoy taking a stroll on the Galloping Goose Trail!\" width=\"750\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/post-Galloping-Goose-donkeys.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/post-Galloping-Goose-donkeys.jpg?resize=300%2C241&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/post-Galloping-Goose-donkeys.jpg?resize=150%2C120&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/post-Galloping-Goose-donkeys.jpg?resize=250%2C201&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/post-Galloping-Goose-donkeys.jpg?resize=320%2C257&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> Miniature donkeys, Frosty and Lola, protect their owners from deer, cougars and bears &#8211; and enjoy taking a stroll on the Galloping Goose Trail!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Beware of Bears<\/h3>\n<p>On that note, <strong>be careful of bears<\/strong>. I have always told to ring a bell, but many experts dispute this idea. Apparently, the bear may not hear the bell until it is too late to avoid you. Instead, they recommend you do something to make it clear you are a human, such as singing loudly.<\/p>\n<p>Also, do NOT whistle if you get tired of singing, as the bears may think you are a Pika, which is a small whistling mammal that bears like to eat! Finally, bear spray is always recommended in case of emergency.<\/p>\n<h3>Beware of Steep Hills<\/h3>\n<p>Take extra care between km 35 and 37, where there are warning signs of steep downhills and loose gravel. These are for skilled cyclists only \u2013 others should dismount.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13378\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13378\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hqcg9Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13378\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-getting-up-the-steep-hill\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-getting-up-the-steep-hill.jpg?fit=600%2C487&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,487\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"A skilled cyclist gives a grin of delight as she makes it up this steep hill on the Galloping Goose Trail\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Getting up hills is one way of doing interval training!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Getting up hills is one way of doing interval training!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-getting-up-the-steep-hill.jpg?fit=300%2C243&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-getting-up-the-steep-hill.jpg?fit=600%2C487&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13378 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-getting-up-the-steep-hill.jpg\" alt=\"A skilled cyclist gives a grin of delight as she makes it up this steep hill on the Galloping Goose Trail\" width=\"600\" height=\"487\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13378\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13378\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-getting-up-the-steep-hill\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-getting-up-the-steep-hill.jpg?fit=600%2C487&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,487\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"A skilled cyclist gives a grin of delight as she makes it up this steep hill on the Galloping Goose Trail\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Getting up hills is one way of doing interval training!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Getting up hills is one way of doing interval training!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-getting-up-the-steep-hill.jpg?fit=300%2C243&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-getting-up-the-steep-hill.jpg?fit=600%2C487&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13378 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-getting-up-the-steep-hill.jpg?resize=600%2C487&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A skilled cyclist gives a grin of delight as she makes it up this steep hill on the Galloping Goose Trail\" width=\"600\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-getting-up-the-steep-hill.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-getting-up-the-steep-hill.jpg?resize=300%2C243&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-getting-up-the-steep-hill.jpg?resize=150%2C121&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-getting-up-the-steep-hill.jpg?resize=250%2C202&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-getting-up-the-steep-hill.jpg?resize=320%2C259&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> A skilled cyclist gives a grin of delight as she makes it up this steep hill on the Galloping Goose Trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13382\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13382\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hqcg9Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13382\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-steep-hills\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-steep-hills.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,450\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"This photo shows  how steep this short section of the Galloping Goose is\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;This photo shows  how steep this short section of the Galloping Goose is&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This photo shows  how steep this short section of the Galloping Goose is&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-steep-hills.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-steep-hills.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13382 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-steep-hills.jpg\" alt=\"This photo shows how steep this short section of the Galloping Goose is\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13382\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13382\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-steep-hills\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-steep-hills.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,450\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"This photo shows  how steep this short section of the Galloping Goose is\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;This photo shows  how steep this short section of the Galloping Goose is&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This photo shows  how steep this short section of the Galloping Goose is&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-steep-hills.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-steep-hills.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13382 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-steep-hills.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"This photo shows how steep this short section of the Galloping Goose is\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-steep-hills.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-steep-hills.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-steep-hills.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-steep-hills.jpg?resize=250%2C187&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-steep-hills.jpg?resize=320%2C240&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> This photo shows how steep this short section of the Galloping Goose is<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What to See and Do on the Galloping Goose Trail<\/h2>\n<h3>Impressive Bridges on the Trail<\/h3>\n<p>Much of the beauty of the Galloping Goose Trail is due to the fact that it was once a railway line. This gives you an opportunity to do truly memorable things, such as cycle on very high mounds, and bike across wooden bridges that are very impressively constructed.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13386\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13386\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hqcg9Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13386\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-spectacular-bridge-next-to-awesome-trees\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-spectacular-bridge-next-to-awesome-trees.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,450\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Galloping Goose Trail spectacular bridge next to awesome trees\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;On the Galloping Goose Trail you will cycle over spectacular bridges next to awesome trees that are over a hundred feet high&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;On the Galloping Goose Trail you will cycle over spectacular bridges next to awesome trees that are over a hundred feet high&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-spectacular-bridge-next-to-awesome-trees.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-spectacular-bridge-next-to-awesome-trees.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13386 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-spectacular-bridge-next-to-awesome-trees.jpg\" alt=\"On the Galloping Goose Trail you will cycle over spectacular bridges next to awesome trees that are over a hundred feet high\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13386\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13386\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-spectacular-bridge-next-to-awesome-trees\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-spectacular-bridge-next-to-awesome-trees.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,450\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Galloping Goose Trail spectacular bridge next to awesome trees\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;On the Galloping Goose Trail you will cycle over spectacular bridges next to awesome trees that are over a hundred feet high&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;On the Galloping Goose Trail you will cycle over spectacular bridges next to awesome trees that are over a hundred feet high&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-spectacular-bridge-next-to-awesome-trees.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-spectacular-bridge-next-to-awesome-trees.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13386 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-spectacular-bridge-next-to-awesome-trees.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"On the Galloping Goose Trail you will cycle over spectacular bridges next to awesome trees that are over a hundred feet high\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-spectacular-bridge-next-to-awesome-trees.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-spectacular-bridge-next-to-awesome-trees.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-spectacular-bridge-next-to-awesome-trees.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-spectacular-bridge-next-to-awesome-trees.jpg?resize=250%2C187&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-spectacular-bridge-next-to-awesome-trees.jpg?resize=320%2C240&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> On the Galloping Goose Trail you will cycle over spectacular bridges next to awesome trees that are over a hundred feet high<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Wildlife on the Goose<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There is also plenty of wildlife and farm life to enjoy. This includes rabbits, deer, eagles, pigs, sheep, horses, and all kinds of birds. If you are interested in botany you are in for a treat. Expect to see foxgloves, blackberry bushes, shasta daisies,\u00a0 Douglas firs, Arbutus trees, Hemlock and Cedar, and all kinds of ferns and mosses.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13377\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13377\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hqcg9Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13377\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-moss-on-rocks\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-moss-on-rocks.jpg?fit=600%2C429&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,429\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Expect to see a spectacular variety of plant life, including this vivid moss, as you cycle along the Galloping Goose Trail\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Expect to see a spectacular variety of plant life, including this vivid moss, as you cycle along the Galloping Goose Trail&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Expect to see a spectacular variety of plant life, including this vivid moss, as you cycle along the Galloping Goose Trail&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-moss-on-rocks.jpg?fit=300%2C214&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-moss-on-rocks.jpg?fit=600%2C429&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13377 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-moss-on-rocks.jpg\" alt=\"Expect to see a spectacular variety of plant life, including this vivid moss, as you cycle along the Galloping Goose Trail\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13377\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13377\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-moss-on-rocks\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-moss-on-rocks.jpg?fit=600%2C429&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,429\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Expect to see a spectacular variety of plant life, including this vivid moss, as you cycle along the Galloping Goose Trail\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Expect to see a spectacular variety of plant life, including this vivid moss, as you cycle along the Galloping Goose Trail&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Expect to see a spectacular variety of plant life, including this vivid moss, as you cycle along the Galloping Goose Trail&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-moss-on-rocks.jpg?fit=300%2C214&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-moss-on-rocks.jpg?fit=600%2C429&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13377 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-moss-on-rocks.jpg?resize=600%2C429&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Expect to see a spectacular variety of plant life, including this vivid moss, as you cycle along the Galloping Goose Trail\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-moss-on-rocks.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-moss-on-rocks.jpg?resize=300%2C214&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-moss-on-rocks.jpg?resize=150%2C107&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-moss-on-rocks.jpg?resize=250%2C178&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-moss-on-rocks.jpg?resize=320%2C228&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Expect to see a spectacular variety of plant life, including vivid moss, as you cycle along the Galloping Goose Trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>The Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary<\/h3>\n<p>At km 4, there is a 58-hectare sanctuary protecting the marshy lowlands around Swan Lake and the high, rocky Garry oak outcrops of Christmas Hill. It\u2019s a beautiful place to stroll along trails (including a floating boardwalk) and watch birds, muskrats, river otters and mink. The Nature House has exhibits and a reading room. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swanlake.bc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out their website for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13374\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13374\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hqcg9Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13374\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-saseenos\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Saseenos.jpg?fit=600%2C641&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,641\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"As you approach Sooke, a reminder that you are on traditional Salish territory &#8211; Galloping Goose trail\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;As you approach Sooke, a reminder that you are on traditional Salish territory &#8211; Galloping Goose trail&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;As you approach Sooke, a reminder that you are on traditional Salish territory&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Saseenos.jpg?fit=280%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Saseenos.jpg?fit=600%2C641&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13374 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Saseenos.jpg\" alt=\"As you approach Sooke, a reminder that you are on traditional Salish territory - Galloping Goose trail\" width=\"600\" height=\"641\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13374\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13374\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-saseenos\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Saseenos.jpg?fit=600%2C641&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,641\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"As you approach Sooke, a reminder that you are on traditional Salish territory &#8211; Galloping Goose trail\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;As you approach Sooke, a reminder that you are on traditional Salish territory &#8211; Galloping Goose trail&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;As you approach Sooke, a reminder that you are on traditional Salish territory&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Saseenos.jpg?fit=280%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Saseenos.jpg?fit=600%2C641&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13374 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Saseenos.jpg?resize=600%2C641&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"As you approach Sooke, a reminder that you are on traditional Salish territory - Galloping Goose trail\" width=\"600\" height=\"641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Saseenos.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Saseenos.jpg?resize=280%2C300&amp;ssl=1 280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Saseenos.jpg?resize=300%2C320&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Saseenos.jpg?resize=140%2C150&amp;ssl=1 140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Saseenos.jpg?resize=250%2C267&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Saseenos.jpg?resize=320%2C341&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> As you approach Sooke, a reminder that you are on traditional Salish territory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13372\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13372\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hqcg9Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13372\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-sooke-basin-view\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Sooke-Basin-view.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,450\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"As you approach Sooke on the Galloping Goose Trail, you will see stunning views of the Sooke Basin\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;As you approach Sooke on the Galloping Goose Trail, you will see stunning views of the Sooke Basin&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;As you approach Sooke on the Galloping Goose Trail, you will see stunning views of the Sooke Basin&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Sooke-Basin-view.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Sooke-Basin-view.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13372 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Sooke-Basin-view.jpg\" alt=\"As you approach Sooke on the Galloping Goose Trail, you will see stunning views of the Sooke Basin\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13372\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13372\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-sooke-basin-view\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Sooke-Basin-view.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,450\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"As you approach Sooke on the Galloping Goose Trail, you will see stunning views of the Sooke Basin\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;As you approach Sooke on the Galloping Goose Trail, you will see stunning views of the Sooke Basin&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;As you approach Sooke on the Galloping Goose Trail, you will see stunning views of the Sooke Basin&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Sooke-Basin-view.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Sooke-Basin-view.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13372 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Sooke-Basin-view.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"As you approach Sooke on the Galloping Goose Trail, you will see stunning views of the Sooke Basin\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Sooke-Basin-view.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Sooke-Basin-view.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Sooke-Basin-view.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Sooke-Basin-view.jpg?resize=250%2C187&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Sooke-Basin-view.jpg?resize=320%2C240&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> As you approach Sooke on the Galloping Goose Trail, you will see stunning views of the Sooke Basin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Sooke<\/h3>\n<p>Around km 40 you will get to Sooke Road. Just down the road is the Stickleback West Coast Eatery, with a patio perfectly situated on Cooper Cove, Sooke Basin. Go there for good West Coast cuisine right next to the water. You can rent a canoe or kayak from Rush Kayak Adventures and explore the peaceful Sooke Basin.<\/p>\n<p>Or continue 5 km down Sooke road to visit the interesting town of Sooke. Alternatively, just cross Sooke Road and continue along the Goose. This used to be a very dangerous crossing for cyclists, but it now has a traffic light to help you across.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13390\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13390\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hqcg9Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13390\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-fuse-restaurant\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Fuse-Restaurant.jpg?fit=600%2C432&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,432\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"View of the Fuse Restaurant near Sooke, seen from the Galloping Goose Trail\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;View of the Fuse Restaurant near Sooke, seen from the Galloping Goose Trail&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;View of the Fuse Restaurant near Sooke, seen from the Galloping Goose Trail&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Fuse-Restaurant.jpg?fit=300%2C216&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Fuse-Restaurant.jpg?fit=600%2C432&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13390 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Fuse-Restaurant.jpg\" alt=\"View of the Stickleback West Coast Eatery near Sooke, seen from the Galloping Goose Trail\" width=\"600\" height=\"432\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13390\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13390\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-fuse-restaurant\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Fuse-Restaurant.jpg?fit=600%2C432&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,432\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"View of the Fuse Restaurant near Sooke, seen from the Galloping Goose Trail\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;View of the Fuse Restaurant near Sooke, seen from the Galloping Goose Trail&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;View of the Fuse Restaurant near Sooke, seen from the Galloping Goose Trail&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Fuse-Restaurant.jpg?fit=300%2C216&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Fuse-Restaurant.jpg?fit=600%2C432&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13390 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Fuse-Restaurant.jpg?resize=600%2C432&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"View of the Stickleback West Coast Eatery near Sooke, seen from the Galloping Goose Trail\" width=\"600\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Fuse-Restaurant.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Fuse-Restaurant.jpg?resize=300%2C216&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Fuse-Restaurant.jpg?resize=150%2C108&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Fuse-Restaurant.jpg?resize=250%2C180&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-Fuse-Restaurant.jpg?resize=320%2C230&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> View of the Stickleback West Coast Eatery near Sooke, seen from the Galloping Goose Trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17776\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17776\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hqcg9Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17776\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=17776\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Restaurant-on-Sooke-Basin-750.jpg?fit=750%2C503&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,503\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Restaurant on Sooke Basin 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;It&#8217;s a special experience to have lunch right on Sooke Basin! The Galloping Goose Trail gets you there.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Restaurant-on-Sooke-Basin-750.jpg?fit=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Restaurant-on-Sooke-Basin-750.jpg?fit=750%2C503&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17776 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Restaurant-on-Sooke-Basin-750.jpg\" alt=\"It's a special experience to have lunch right on Sooke Basin! The Galloping Goose Trail gets you there.\" width=\"750\" height=\"503\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17776\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17776\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=17776\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Restaurant-on-Sooke-Basin-750.jpg?fit=750%2C503&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,503\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Restaurant on Sooke Basin 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;It&#8217;s a special experience to have lunch right on Sooke Basin! The Galloping Goose Trail gets you there.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Restaurant-on-Sooke-Basin-750.jpg?fit=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Restaurant-on-Sooke-Basin-750.jpg?fit=750%2C503&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17776 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Restaurant-on-Sooke-Basin-750.jpg?resize=750%2C503&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"It's a special experience to have lunch right on Sooke Basin! The Galloping Goose Trail gets you there.\" width=\"750\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Restaurant-on-Sooke-Basin-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Restaurant-on-Sooke-Basin-750.jpg?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Restaurant-on-Sooke-Basin-750.jpg?resize=150%2C101&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Restaurant-on-Sooke-Basin-750.jpg?resize=250%2C168&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Restaurant-on-Sooke-Basin-750.jpg?resize=320%2C215&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> It&#8217;s a special experience to have lunch right on Sooke Basin! The Galloping Goose Trail gets you there.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17886\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17886\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cycling-in-sooke-on-vancouver-island-the-pros-and-cons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17886\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/vancouver-cycling-galloping-goose-trail-vancouver-island\/galloping-goose-info-centre-in-sooke-7501\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Galloping-Goose-info-centre-in-Sooke-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C588&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,588\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Galloping Goose &#8211; info centre in Sooke 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;At this point on the Galloping Goose, you could pop down to Sooke. Here&#8217;s Maggie at the Information Center in Sooke &#8211; worth a visit! Unfortunately, cycling in Sooke is not so great &#8211; read about it here. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Galloping-Goose-info-centre-in-Sooke-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C235&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Galloping-Goose-info-centre-in-Sooke-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C588&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17886 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Galloping-Goose-info-centre-in-Sooke-7501.jpg\" alt=\"At this point on the Galloping Goose, you could pop down to Sooke. Here's Maggie at the Information Center in Sooke - worth a visit! Unfortunately, cycling in Sooke is not so great - read about it here. \" width=\"750\" height=\"588\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17886\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17886\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/vancouver-cycling-galloping-goose-trail-vancouver-island\/galloping-goose-info-centre-in-sooke-7501\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Galloping-Goose-info-centre-in-Sooke-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C588&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,588\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Galloping Goose &#8211; info centre in Sooke 750(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;At this point on the Galloping Goose, you could pop down to Sooke. Here&#8217;s Maggie at the Information Center in Sooke &#8211; worth a visit! Unfortunately, cycling in Sooke is not so great &#8211; read about it here. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Galloping-Goose-info-centre-in-Sooke-7501.jpg?fit=300%2C235&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Galloping-Goose-info-centre-in-Sooke-7501.jpg?fit=750%2C588&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17886 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Galloping-Goose-info-centre-in-Sooke-7501.jpg?resize=750%2C588&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"At this point on the Galloping Goose, you could pop down to Sooke. Here's Maggie at the Information Center in Sooke - worth a visit! Unfortunately, cycling in Sooke is not so great - read about it here. \" width=\"750\" height=\"588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Galloping-Goose-info-centre-in-Sooke-7501.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Galloping-Goose-info-centre-in-Sooke-7501.jpg?resize=300%2C235&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Galloping-Goose-info-centre-in-Sooke-7501.jpg?resize=150%2C118&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Galloping-Goose-info-centre-in-Sooke-7501.jpg?resize=250%2C196&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Galloping-Goose-info-centre-in-Sooke-7501.jpg?resize=320%2C251&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> At this point on the Galloping Goose, you could pop down to Sooke. Here&#8217;s Maggie at the Information Center in Sooke &#8211; worth a visit! Unfortunately, cycling in Sooke is not so great &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cycling-in-sooke-on-vancouver-island-the-pros-and-cons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">read about it here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Food Opportunities on the Trail<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are not many opportunities to stop for a snack, so take advantage of those you do see. There is a Tim Horton&#8217;s on the route (at km 12, at Old Island Highway and Wales Road). And of course the Stickleback West Coast Eatery at km 40.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13385\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13385\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cycleinn.com\/Home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13385\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-cycle-inn\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-cycle-inn.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,450\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"At km 17.5 of the Galloping Goose Trail you will find Cycle Inn, beautifully situated on Glen Lake\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;At km 17.5 of the Galloping Goose Trail you will find Cycle Inn, beautifully situated on Glen Lake&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;At km 17.5 of the Galloping Goose Trail you will find Cycle Inn, beautifully situated on Glen Lake&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-cycle-inn.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-cycle-inn.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13385 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-cycle-inn.jpg\" alt=\"At km 17.5 of the Galloping Goose Trail you will find Cycle Inn, beautifully situated on Glen Lake\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13385\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13385\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-cycle-inn\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-cycle-inn.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,450\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"At km 17.5 of the Galloping Goose Trail you will find Cycle Inn, beautifully situated on Glen Lake\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;At km 17.5 of the Galloping Goose Trail you will find Cycle Inn, beautifully situated on Glen Lake&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;At km 17.5 of the Galloping Goose Trail you will find Cycle Inn, beautifully situated on Glen Lake&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-cycle-inn.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-cycle-inn.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13385 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-cycle-inn.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"At km 17.5 of the Galloping Goose Trail you will find Cycle Inn, beautifully situated on Glen Lake\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-cycle-inn.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-cycle-inn.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-cycle-inn.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-cycle-inn.jpg?resize=250%2C187&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-cycle-inn.jpg?resize=320%2C240&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> At km 17.5 of the Galloping Goose Trail you will find <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cycleinn.com\/Home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cycle Inn<\/a>, beautifully situated on Glen Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Bed and Breakfasts on the Goose<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are a few of these along the way, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>At km 17.5 there is Cycle Inn, beautifully situated on Glen Lake.<\/li>\n<li>At km 37 there is Arbutus Cove B&amp;B Guest House, beautifully situated on the Sooke Basin. We loved this one.<\/li>\n<li>Comfort Cove Cottage on the Sooke Basin is a pet-friendly, self-catering cottage, with great views.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Sooke Potholes Regional Park<\/h3>\n<p>The entrance to this regional park is at km 44. You can camp at this park.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13371\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13371\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hqcg9Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13371\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-welcome-to-sooke-potholes\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-welcome-to-sooke-potholes.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,450\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Welcome to Sooke Potholes Regional Park &#8211; Galloping Goose Trail\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Welcome to Sooke Potholes Regional Park &#8211; Galloping Goose Trail&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Welcome to Sooke Potholes Regional Park&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-welcome-to-sooke-potholes.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-welcome-to-sooke-potholes.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13371 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-welcome-to-sooke-potholes.jpg\" alt=\"Welcome to Sooke Potholes Regional Park - Galloping Goose Trail\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13371\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13371\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-welcome-to-sooke-potholes\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-welcome-to-sooke-potholes.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,450\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Welcome to Sooke Potholes Regional Park &#8211; Galloping Goose Trail\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Welcome to Sooke Potholes Regional Park &#8211; Galloping Goose Trail&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Welcome to Sooke Potholes Regional Park&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-welcome-to-sooke-potholes.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-welcome-to-sooke-potholes.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13371 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-welcome-to-sooke-potholes.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Welcome to Sooke Potholes Regional Park - Galloping Goose Trail\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-welcome-to-sooke-potholes.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-welcome-to-sooke-potholes.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-welcome-to-sooke-potholes.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-welcome-to-sooke-potholes.jpg?resize=250%2C187&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-welcome-to-sooke-potholes.jpg?resize=320%2C240&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Welcome to Sooke Potholes Regional Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At km 47 you will find the Potholes themselves. There are viewing platforms so that you can enjoy the amazing views. We really enjoyed these.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13388\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13388\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13388\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-viewing-platforms-for-sooke-potholes\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-viewing-platforms-for-Sooke-potholes.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,450\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"There are viewing platforms so that you can enjoy the amazing views of the Sooke Potholes\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;There are viewing platforms so that you can enjoy the amazing views of the Sooke Potholes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;There are viewing platforms so that you can enjoy the amazing views of the Sooke Potholes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-viewing-platforms-for-Sooke-potholes.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-viewing-platforms-for-Sooke-potholes.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13388 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-viewing-platforms-for-Sooke-potholes.jpg\" alt=\"There are viewing platforms so that you can enjoy the amazing views of the Sooke Potholes\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13388\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13388\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/galloping-goose-trail-viewing-platforms-for-sooke-potholes\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-viewing-platforms-for-Sooke-potholes.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,450\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"There are viewing platforms so that you can enjoy the amazing views of the Sooke Potholes\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;There are viewing platforms so that you can enjoy the amazing views of the Sooke Potholes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;There are viewing platforms so that you can enjoy the amazing views of the Sooke Potholes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-viewing-platforms-for-Sooke-potholes.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-viewing-platforms-for-Sooke-potholes.jpg?fit=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-13388 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-viewing-platforms-for-Sooke-potholes.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"There are viewing platforms so that you can enjoy the amazing views of the Sooke Potholes\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-viewing-platforms-for-Sooke-potholes.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-viewing-platforms-for-Sooke-potholes.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-viewing-platforms-for-Sooke-potholes.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-viewing-platforms-for-Sooke-potholes.jpg?resize=250%2C187&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-viewing-platforms-for-Sooke-potholes.jpg?resize=320%2C240&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript> There are viewing platforms so that you can enjoy the amazing views of the Sooke Potholes. These are the steps down to the platforms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Leechtown<\/h3>\n<p>At km 55 the trail ends at Leechtown, a ghost mining town. There is still gold to be found in the area, and it is a fascinating place to cycle through.<\/p>\n<h2>When to Go (and when NOT to Go)<\/h2>\n<p>The Goose is great most of the year. However, it&#8217;s best to avoid being on the Goose at night, as it is not lit, and there are places where there are very steep drops close to the path.<\/p>\n<h2>The Galloping Goose is Part of the Trans Canada Trail<\/h2>\n<p>The Trans-Canada Trail is a national multi-use trail system that will eventually link trails from coast to coast of Canada. The Galloping Goose is one of the first completed sections of the Trans-Canada Trail, and is also part of the CRD Regional Trail system that will some day link Swartz Bay and Port Renfrew.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">For more Vancouver Bike trails, see How to Have a <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cycling-vacation-in-vancouver\/\">Fun Cycling Vacation in Vancouver<\/a>.<\/h4>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-14\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-14 tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"4\" class=\"column-1\"><center>GREAT BIKE TRAILS IN AND AROUND VANCOUVER<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"column-1\"><center><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cycling-vacation-in-vancouver\/\"><strong>Tips for Planning a Great Cycling Vacation in Vancouver<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cycling-vacation-in-vancouver\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22070\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Seaside-Bike-Route-Vancouver_child-table1.jpg?resize=398%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Seaside-Bike-Route-Vancouver_child table(1)\" width=\"398\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Seaside-Bike-Route-Vancouver_child-table1.jpg?w=398&amp;ssl=1 398w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Seaside-Bike-Route-Vancouver_child-table1.jpg?resize=300%2C113&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Seaside-Bike-Route-Vancouver_child-table1.jpg?resize=150%2C57&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Seaside-Bike-Route-Vancouver_child-table1.jpg?resize=250%2C94&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Seaside-Bike-Route-Vancouver_child-table1.jpg?resize=320%2C121&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/vancouver-cycling\/ \">Great Bike Rides in and Around Vancouver<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/vancouver-cycling\/ \"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/bike-rentals.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"bike rentals\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/bike-rentals.jpg?w=150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/bike-rentals.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/whistler-valley-trail\/\">The Whistler Valley <br>Trail<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/whistler-valley-trail\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Whistler-Valley-Trail1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Whistler-Valley-Trail\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Whistler-Valley-Trail1.jpg?w=150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Whistler-Valley-Trail1.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/central-valley-greenway-cvg-guide\/\">Central Valley Greenway<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/central-valley-greenway-cvg-guide\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/CVG-and-Lougheed.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"CVG-and-Lougheed\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/CVG-and-Lougheed.jpg?w=150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/CVG-and-Lougheed.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/stanley-park-seawall-guide\/\">Stanley Park Seawall, Vancouver<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/stanley-park-seawall-guide\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Brockton-Point-Stanley-Park-600.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Brockton-Point-Stanley-Park-600\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Brockton-Point-Stanley-Park-600.jpg?w=150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Brockton-Point-Stanley-Park-600.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/seaside-bike-route-guide\/\">Seaside Bike Route, Vancouver<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/seaside-bike-route-guide\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Seaside-bike-route-cyclist.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Seaside-bike-route-cyclist\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Seaside-bike-route-cyclist.jpg?w=150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Seaside-bike-route-cyclist.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/vancouver-cycling-galloping-goose-trail\/\">Galloping Goose Trail, Vancouver Island<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/vancouver-cycling-galloping-goose-trail\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-horses-and-cyclists2.jpg?resize=187%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Galloping-Goose-Trail-horses-and-cyclists\" width=\"187\" height=\"150\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-horses-and-cyclists2.jpg?w=187&amp;ssl=1 187w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Galloping-Goose-Trail-horses-and-cyclists2.jpg?resize=150%2C120&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 187px) 100vw, 187px\" \/><\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/lochside-trail-vancouver-island-guide\/\">Lochside Trail, Vancouver Island<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/lochside-trail-vancouver-island-guide\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/lochside-trail.indexed1.indexed.png?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"lochside-trail.indexed1.indexed\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/lochside-trail.indexed1.indexed.png?w=150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/lochside-trail.indexed1.indexed.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/pacific-spirit-regional-park-bike-trails\/\">Pacific Spirit Regional Park<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/pacific-spirit-regional-park-bike-trails\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Pacific-Park-boy-cycling-small.jpg?resize=148%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pacific Park boy cycling small\" width=\"148\" height=\"150\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Pacific-Park-boy-cycling-small.jpg?w=148&amp;ssl=1 148w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Pacific-Park-boy-cycling-small.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 148px) 100vw, 148px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/west-dyke-trail-in-richmond\/\">West Dyke Trail, Richmond<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/west-dyke-trail-in-richmond\/\/\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/West-Dyke-trail.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"West Dyke trail\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/West-Dyke-trail.jpg?w=150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/West-Dyke-trail.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/deer-lake-park-bike-trails-burnaby-bc\/\">Deer Lake Park Bike Trails, Burnaby<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/deer-lake-park-bike-trails-burnaby-bc\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Deer-lake-park.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Deer lake park\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Deer-lake-park.jpg?w=150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Deer-lake-park.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/traboulay-poco-trail-review\/\">Traboulay PoCo Trail, Port Coquitlam<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/traboulay-poco-trail-review\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Traboulay-trail1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Traboulay trail Poco\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Traboulay-trail1.jpg?w=150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Traboulay-trail1.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/barnet-highway-bike-lane\/\">Barnet Highway, Burnaby<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/barnet-highway-bike-lane\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Barnett-Highway.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Barnett Highway\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Barnett-Highway.jpg?w=150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Barnett-Highway.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cycling-shoreline-trail-rocky-point-park-port-moody\/\">Shoreline Trail, Port Moody<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cycling-shoreline-trail-rocky-point-park-port-moody\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Children-cycling-on-Rocky-Point-bike-trail.jpg?resize=150%2C160&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Children-cycling-on-Rocky-Point-bike-trail\" width=\"150\" height=\"160\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Children-cycling-on-Rocky-Point-bike-trail.jpg?w=150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Children-cycling-on-Rocky-Point-bike-trail.jpg?resize=140%2C150&amp;ssl=1 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/springboard-trail-in-belcarra-park-review\/\">Springboard Trail, Belcarra Park, Port Moody<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/springboard-trail-in-belcarra-park-review\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Springboard-Trail-Belcarra-Park-uphill.jpg?resize=150%2C149&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Springboard Trail, Belcarra Park uphill\" width=\"150\" height=\"149\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Springboard-Trail-Belcarra-Park-uphill.jpg?w=150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Springboard-Trail-Belcarra-Park-uphill.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/mountain-biking-lower-seymour-conservation-reserve\/\">Lower Seymour Trails, North Vancouver<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/mountain-biking-lower-seymour-conservation-reserve\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Lower-Seymour1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lower Seymour(1)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Lower-Seymour1.jpg?w=150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Lower-Seymour1.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/osprey-loop-dog-friendly-trail-cycling-hiking\/\">Osprey Loop, Pitt Meadows<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/osprey-loop-dog-friendly-trail-cycling-hiking\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Osprey.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Osprey\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Osprey.jpg?w=150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Osprey.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-rentals-vancouver\/\">Bike Rentals Vancouver<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-rentals-vancouver\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/x-Seaside-riders.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"x-Seaside-riders\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/x-Seaside-riders.jpg?w=150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/x-Seaside-riders.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/vancouver-cycling-stanley-park\/\">Second Beach Pool to Prospect Point, Stanley Park<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/vancouver-cycling-stanley-park\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Vancouver-cycling-Second-Beach-to-Prospect-Point.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Vancouver-cycling-Second-Beach-to-Prospect-Point\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Vancouver-cycling-Second-Beach-to-Prospect-Point.jpg?w=150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Vancouver-cycling-Second-Beach-to-Prospect-Point.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/vancouver-cycling-convention-center-science-world\/\">Convention Center to Science World<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/vancouver-cycling-convention-center-science-world\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Convention-to-Science-World-2-small1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Convention-to-Science-World-2-small1\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Convention-to-Science-World-2-small1.jpg?w=150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Convention-to-Science-World-2-small1.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/whistler-village-green-lake\/\">Whistler village to Green Lake<\/a><br \/>\n<a 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width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-37535 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2021-02-09 17:46:40\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-dog-bike-baskets\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dog-bike-basket-header1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"7 best dog bike baskets\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-37535 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Dog bike basket header(1)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>7 of the Best Carriers to Take Your Dog on Bike Rides<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-34577 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-07-27 15:05:43\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-530-vs-830-vs-1030-plus\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/530-vs-830-vs-1030-plus-header-min.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"This graphic shows you the relative sizes of the 530 (left), 1030 Plus (center), and 830 (right)\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-34577 msDefaultImage\" title=\"530 vs 830 vs 1030 plus header-min\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Garmin Edge 530 vs 830 vs 1030 Plus vs 1040 Bike Computers: In-Depth Comparison with Reviews and Videos<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-33276 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-04-23 15:42:22\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-road-bike-saddles-2\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Best-road-bike-saddles-header.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Best road bike saddles\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-33276 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Best road bike saddles header\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>9 of the Best Road Bike Saddles for Men and Women - Video-Packed Post<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-32893 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-04-08 08:05:11\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-bike-computers\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7-best-bike-computers-header-41.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-32893 msDefaultImage\" title=\"7 best bike computers header 4(1)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>7 of the Best Bike Computers<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-32445 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-03-09 12:27:40\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/9-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-header1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"9 of the best waterproof cycling jackets for men and women. 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Find the Best Bike Lock For You!<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42799 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-07-30 12:30:42\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-headphones-safe-cycling-2\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Post-header-Joe-and-Maggie-safest-headphones.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-42799 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Post header Joe and Maggie safest headphones\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Best Safe Headphones for Cyclists Compared<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-45252 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-02-22 20:57:16\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/piriformis-syndrome-in-cyclists\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Piriformis-muscle-seen-from-behind-header.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Piriformis muscle seen from the front header\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-45252 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Piriformis muscle seen from the front header\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Piriformis Syndrome in Cyclists - How to Prevent and Cure It<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-45526 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-08 16:15:36\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/are-garmin-edge-bike-computers-worth-it\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/keen-cyclists.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"If you are you a really keen and serious cyclist, aspiring to train hard and become fitter and faster, then it is possible that a Garmin Edge bike computer would be a good choice for you\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-45526 msDefaultImage\" title=\"keen cyclists\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Are Garmin Edge Bike Computers Worth It?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><h3>Did you enjoy this post or find it helpful? 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