Sorry about your fracture, I hope you'll get well soon.

I used to ride to the Dump from Uvic area at least once a week . It's really a good exercise to climb up there. I think the trails there require some good technical skills. I worked on that a lot but never got to the level that I wanted to be (meaning I still suck ). Those trails are definitely not easy, especially with a XC hardtail. Even the blue labeled trails are worth at least AM bikes. I, as well, had a few bad crashes but luckily I only ended up with some bruises, and scratches.

As for the access, I always took the Hartland road to get there. I heard about some other access roads, but never tried one.

Other than that, I used to ride to Sidney on Lochside, ride towards Sooke on Goose, and I always loved the Beach drive (Dallas road-Oak Bay). Aah I already miss there .

If/when I return to Victoria, for sure i'd be happy to ride together .