Photo: BIKEPACKING.com10 Lakes Overnighter, Powell River

10 Lakes Overnighter, Powell River

Challenging Demanding on several fronts at once, or a lot of riding on busy roads.

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“The 10 Lakes Overnighter is a scenic 103km gravel loop that starts and ends in downtown Powell River, British Columbia. The majority of the route is characterized by fast-rolling gravel roads that circumnavigate the Smith Range, passing by a total of 10 different freshwater lakes, providing fantastic swimming, fishing, and camping opportunities along the way.”
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☕Stops worth stopping for32 along this route

Nanton Lake & Dodd Lake campgrounds: lakeside public sites right on the loop — the classic overnight anchors, with Ireland Lake, Middle Point, and North Dodd as quieter alternates.

32 Lakes Cafe and Bakery: the Powell River send-off — load up on baking before the gravel starts.

Discover Powell River: the visitor centre, free, and the right place to ask about current logging activity.

Monks on Marine & Costa del Sol: two casual restaurants for the triumphant return dinner.