Best Gravel Bike Rides on Vancouver Island (2025 guide) 4K

Looking for the best gravel bike rides on Vancouver Island in 2025? Looking for stunning gravel bike routes that are scenic, beginner-friendly, and easy on the joints? In this video, we explore two of the best gravel rides on Vancouver Island—perfect for older riders, newcomers to gravel, or anyone seeking a beautiful, low-stress adventure on two wheels.

🚴‍♂️ Ride 1: From Roche Cove to the Sooke Potholes along the Galloping Goose Trail, we wind through lush coastal forest, cross wooden trestles, and arrive at the Sooke River's famous swimming holes.

🚴‍♀️ Ride 2: From Cowichan Lake to the Kinsol Trestle, we follow the Cowichan Valley Trail, a converted railway line that leads to one of the tallest wooden trestles in the world—surrounded by peaceful forest and river views.

✅ Why watch?
These rides are ideal for:

Older cyclists looking for gentle elevation and well-maintained gravel

Riders recovering from injury or returning to fitness

Anyone wanting beautiful, low-traffic routes in a natural setting

Families or casual cyclists looking for adventure without the grind

📏 Distances & Elevation
• Roche Cove to Sooke Potholes: ~26 km round trip | ~100m elevation gain
• Cowichan Lake to Kinsol Trestle: ~25–30 km round trip | ~150m elevation gain

🛠️ What to bring: gravel or hybrid bike, water, snack, helmet, repair kit, light layers, swim gear (for Sooke).

Whether you're 60+ or just looking for a relaxing ride away from the crowds, these two Vancouver Island trails offer spectacular scenery and rich local history. Hit play and ride along with us!

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👇 Got a favourite easy gravel trail? Let us know in the comments!

If you're looking for Strava links for these rides, you'll find them in the video description of the individual videos in the playlist:    • Best Gravel Bike Rides on Vancouver Island  

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