Westwood Ridge in Nanaimo is one of the places where the person that likes hiking will be at home. The trails for hiking Westwood Ridge go from Westwood Lake to Mount Benson, with panoramic views of the city.
The hiking through Westwood Ridge is nature at its best with the forests, the views and the wildlife that will be seen making it a perfect day for the hiker visiting Nanaimo. The hike from Westwood Lake to Mount Benison will take approximately three hours and has elevations as high as approximately 330 meters. Along the way hikers will find a viewpoint where there are panoramic views of the city, for novice hikers the well worn trails can lead the way and if that is not enough there are blue spray painted marks on the trees to guide the way.
The trails are perfect for hikers of all levels, from novice to expert, and it is possible to ride mountain bikes on the trails, that have rock formations, bridges that cross the rivers and a rock cliff. The trail allows hikers to see picturesque views of several of the islands, the town of Nanaimo, the Strait of Georgia and a view of the mountains.
There is one word of caution when hiking in the cold weather; hikers for their own safety should limit their hikes to ensure they return before dark. The views when hiking in the winter are spectacular with views of the snow capped mountains and the city of Nanaimo with lights. Hiking in this weather will be more challenging than in warm weather of summer for hikers and will be more exciting because of the challenges of the trails. To many visitors to Nanaimo the views from the trails at Wedgewood Ridge are the highlight to their vacation.
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