Skutz Falls
Carl Erland Thomas Turner
Date: Saturday, February 4
Meet: in parking lot near the falls
Time: 10am
Directions: Starting in Duncan on the Island Highway travel north to the Lake Cowichan highway (Hwy#18). Turn west (left) and drive 18.7 km until you come to the turnoff to Skutz Falls (watch for sign). Turn left and follow the gravel road for about 3 km to the falls.
Costs: None
Washrooms: None
Walking Conditions: flat with packed gravel to packed crushed - slippery slope if you venture to the river, packed forest paths with some roots and rocks
Cautions: riverbanks and rocks are very slippery, watch for roots and small rocks on forest paths
Features: Cowichan River, Skutz Falls and fish ladder
Photo Opportunities: Cowichan River, wildlife, forest trees and vegetation
Post Trip Review (coffee): TBA