Jewel Lake via Saddle Trail — Mount Arrowsmith Regional Park

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Canada

British Columbia

Area C (Arrowsmith-Benson)

Jewel Lake via Saddle Trail — Mount Arrowsmith Regional Park

Moderate

hikers

Jewel Lake via Saddle Trail — Mount Arrowsmith Regional Park

03:07

5.38km

570m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

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Mount Arrowsmith Massif Regional Park (RDN)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.20 km

Mount Arrowsmith Massif Regional Park

Highlight • Natural

This expansive wilderness park on Vancouver Island centres around the dramatic summit of Mount Arrowsmith and its surrounding ridges. With access from forested trails, old logging roads, and alpine passages, …

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1.79 km

Saddle Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This steep ridge route climbs up to the saddle between Mount Arrowsmith and Mount Cokely, offering expansive alpine views once you reach the high point. The trail starts in forest, …

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2.62 km

Jewel Lake

Highlight • Lake

Set into the rugged alpine terrain of Mount Arrowsmith, Jewel Lake is a pristine mountain basin with clear water and sweeping views of the surrounding ridges. Accessed via the Saddle …

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5.38 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.26 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.26 km

1.12 km