The Route

The Walk is 55.9 km in total. It is on a gravel logging road up to Rest Stop 9 at Honeymoon Bay. The remainder of the Walk is on the gravel shoulder of a two lane highway through a scenic wooded area. The route is level until Rest Stop 7. The elevation rises to 100 meters, then declines before Honeymoon Bay.

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REST STOPS:

1 - MAPLE GROVE CAMPSITE
Sponsors FOOTWEAR CENTRE & DALE WEAVER TRUCKING
6.2 km from the start, Maple Grove Campsite will be hosted by The Footwear Centre and Dale Weaver Trucking. Refreshments and bathroom facilities (Porta potties) will be available. The terrain is flat and the surface is gravel. This part of your walk will no doubt be totally in darkness. A small flashlight is recommended.

2 - MARGUERITE MAIN
Sponsors HOME HARDWARE-Lake Cowichan & HOME HARDWARE Building Centre-Duncan
12.9 km out and 6.7 km from Rest Stop 1 is Marguerite Main. Hosted by 'Home Hardware-Lake Cowichan & Home Hardware Building Centre-Duncan, this site will offer refreshments and facilities. Terrain is flat on a gravel road.

3 - HEATHER CAMPSITE Sponsors COWICHAN LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH
see Photos of our Stop
19.8 km out and 6.9 km from Rest Stop 2, Cowichan Lake Baptist Church hosts this stop. Refreshments and facilities will be available. Terrain is flat on a gravel road. this is the first Rest Stop where you MUST register with your hosts.

4 - SHAW CREEK VALLEY LOOKOUT
Sponsors REMAX in Lake Cowichan
25.2 km out and 5.4 km from Rest Stop 3, just past Hemmingson Bay, you will receive a warm welcome from Sandy Stinson & Dave Gonyea and their crew from RE/MAX in Lake Cowichan. Refreshments and facilities will be offered. You are now rounding the head of the Lake and heading SE along the lower side of the Lake. Terrain is flat on a gravel road.

5 - PICNIC ISLANDS LOOKOUT
Sponsors SCANDINAVIAN SKOL
29.3 km out and 4.1 km from Rest Stop 4. Congratulations you are at the half way mark. Scandinavian Skol is your host and you can expect a big welcome from this enthusiastic group. Refreshments and facilities available. Terrain is still flat on a gravel road.

6 - CAYCUSE CAMPSITE
Sponsors LAKE COWICHAN CURVES
see Photos of our Stop
33.3 km out and 4.0 km from Rest Stop 5 is Caycuse Campsite hosted by the enthusiastic members of Lake Cowichan Curves. Expect a zealous welcome from this group, and enjoy refreshments and facilities before heading out. Terrain is still flat on a gravel road.

7 - RED GATE PULLOUT
Sponsors COWICHAN VALLEY DRAGON DIVAS
see Photos of our Stop
37.0 km out and 3.7 km from Rest Stop 6. This will be the last stop before climbing the hill to the Youbou Lookout. Terrain is still flat but about to change. Gravel is underfoot. Sponsoring this site is the enthusiastic crew from the Cowichan Valley Dragon Divas. Grab a nibble and a quick drink, make sure your walker number is registered, and enjoy the climb to an awesome lookout.

8 - YOUBOU LOOKOUT see Photos of our Stop
Sponsors COWICHAN LAKE RED HAT SOCIETY
39.6 km out and 2.6 km from Rest Stop 7. You will be welcomed by the Cowichan Lake Lollipops - Red Hat Society. At this point you are climbing the highest grade on the walk. This Lookout is 2/3 of the way up the grade. No doubt refreshments are foremost on your mind and they will be willingly served up by this group. Then you can continue to the top of this 100-meter grade.

9 - CHICKEN JOE CALL SIGN
Sponsors A & W
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43.6 km out and 4.0 km from Rest Stop 8. Friends of the A&W Root Bear await your arrival. Keep your eyes open for that bear. He might be lurking in the woods somewhere. Stop for refreshments and a well deserved rest. Continue down the hill into Honeymoon Bay. You will pass March Meadows Golf Course, home course to world famous golfer Dawn Coe Jones. The gravel will soon change to pavement as you head through Honeymoon Bay.

10 - HONEYMOON BAY GAS STATION
Sponsors ISLAND SAVINGS CREDIT UNION
see Photos of our Stop
47.3 km out and 3.7 km from Rest Stop 9. The Island Savings Credit Union folks are hosting this rest stop. Refreshments will be offered. Remember to have your walker number recorded. You are on pavement as you head down the home stretch. Please keep to the shoulder of the road facing oncoming traffic

11 - MESACHIE LAKE ENTRANCE SIGN
Sponsors YOUBOU BAR & GRILL, MAUDE'S DINER & LIQUOR DOWN UNDER
51.0 km out and 3.7 km from Rest Stop 10. Youbou Bar & Grill / Maude's Diner / Liquor Down Under staff and friends will welcome you at this rest stop. If you see horses saddled up do not be temped to ride into town. You are so close to completing the challenge. Take a short rest, have some liquids and soak up some encouragement before heading out. You are still on pavement, so respect two-way traffic.

12 - BEAVER LAKE RESORT SIGN
Sponsors BEAVER LAKE RESORT
see Photos of our Stop
53.9 km out and 2.9 km from Rest Stop 1. Hosted by the owners and developers of the Beaver Lake Resort. Refreshments, porta potties and your last Rest Stop before the finish line. Still pavement under foot and a final walk in the woods before reaching the outskirts of Lake Cowichan and the Sports Arena, your hosts and supporters are at the finish line.

FINISH - CENTENNIAL HALL, LAKE COWICHAN
55.9 km out and 2.0 km from Rest Stop 12. Experience the great welcome that awaits you at this final stop on your journey. Massage therapist, first aid technicians, entertainers and people to help you cool down and re-hydrate. Enjoy the entertainment and make some new friends. Take note of your final time crossing the finish line.

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