Easy
7
hikers
Cottle Lake loop
01:23
4.75km
120m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: July 25, 2026
Waypoints
A
Start point
1
822 m
Cottle Lake
Highlight • Lake
Surrounded by forest and wetlands, Cottle Lake is a beautiful, quiet spot at the centre of Linley Valley Park, one of Nanaimo’s largest protected green spaces. The small freshwater lake …
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2
1.29 km
Root-Protecting Walkway by the Lake
Highlight • Trail
I suspect this will be closed until spring 2024 as it is only partially constructed, but they are doing a permanent and eco-friendly job that will never need to be …
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3
2.04 km
Linley Valley Cottle Lake Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This is the main thoroughfare — although within the context of this city park, that means it's a lovely woodland trail that rambles alongside Cottle Creek for much of its traverse through the park.
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B
4.75 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.94 km
783 m
Surfaces
2.34 km
1.61 km
705 m
< 100 m
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