Gold River 2

A ride mapped and described by Cross Canada Cycle Tour Society

6 cycling stops along this route · Vancouver Island

109 km · Weekend or moreAmbitiousRide with trafficMostly pavedLots of climbingRemote stretches

An out-and-back paved ride on Highway 28 from the Elk Portal parking area to Gold River and on to the salt water at Muchalat Inlet, about 109 km with 1,400 m of climbing. Quiet mountain highway riding through the edge of Strathcona country, with long empty stretches, so carry what you need.

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Gold River 6

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Gold River (6)

Baymont By Wyndham Gold RiverInfo· Hotel / Motel · $$ · Budget

BC Liquor StoreInfo· Liquor Store

FieldsInfo· Grocery Store

Gold River Library BranchInfo· Library · Free

Gold River Liquor ExpressInfo· Liquor Store

Uptown CappuccinoInfo· Café / Coffee · $ · Cheap eats

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