RoutesHiking trails & RoutesCanadaBritish ColumbiaCowichan Valley G
Thistle Mine via West Bush Main Trail — Ladysmith
RoutesHiking trails & RoutesCanadaBritish ColumbiaCowichan Valley G
Thistle Mine via West Bush Main Trail — Ladysmith
Easy
3
hikers
Thistle Mine via West Bush Main Trail — Ladysmith
01:34
5.30km
140m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: November 4, 2025
Waypoints
A
Start point
1
341 m
West Bush Main Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The West Bush Main Trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail and runs from Hayes Lake to the Hatchery. This section mostly follows an old logging road.
Tip by
2
2.64 km
Thistle Mine
Highlight • Structure
The Thistle Mine (copper, mined by 6 men. What hard hard work!) is steep grade to site. We biked along one of the MANY old logging roads, then hiked up.
Tip by
B
5.30 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.28 km
Surfaces
4.66 km
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