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Carmanah Walbran & Nitinaht Main Backroad Loop

Lake Cowichan • Caycuse / Rosander / Walbran Main

Rig Rating: Tier 2 (Moderate (High Clearance))

Gate Status: Open / Clear

Distance: 94.5 km

Elevation: 175m → 640m (+920m)

Staging GPS: 48.825, -124.054

Sunset / Civil Dusk: 4:41 PM / 5:15 PM

Waypoints & Checkpoints

Type	Waypoint	Coordinates	Notes
air_down	KM 0 Staging & Air-Down Pullout	48.825, -124.054	Wide gravel staging shoulder. Switch VHF radio to RR-25 / 150.800 MHz and air down to 18–22 PSI.
hazard	Crux / High Point Checkpoint	48.665, -124.582	Check snowline, cross-ditches, and oncoming resource traffic before proceeding.

Leave a copy of this sheet on your dashboard at staging or with your emergency contact. Emergency SAR: Dial 911.