scenes from the trail has a detailed trip report on the new North Coast Trail on Vancouver Island. These ladies found it easier than I did. 🙂
Distance: 59.5 km (including about 16 km which is part of the Cape Scott track).
Recommended number of days: for average parties 5.5-7, for fast and very fit parties 3.5-5.
Location: Near Port Hardy, BC. Part of Cape Scott Provincial Park.
Logistics: A water taxi is necessary to get to the starting point at Shushartie Bay. The North Coast Trail Shuttle offers a water taxi from Port Hardy and a pick up at the Cape Scott trailhead (about 60 km from Port Hardy).
Bookings: At this stage, it isn’t necessary to book the track. You should book your shuttle/boat in advance. You must also pay a back country fee to BC Parks of $10 per person, per night.
Further Considerations: Make sure you consult a tide chart before leaving, and have one with you. There is only one short section that is truly impassable at high tide, but many of the beach sections are much easier at low tide. Also consider that this is an area in which there is a lot of wildlife, particularly wolves and bears. …
read more – scenes from the trail – The North Coast Trail
related – Club Tread – North Coast Trail
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Great video montage of the WCT! It was nice to meet you on this hike…thank you for sharing your wisdom with my daughters about the snakes and bears, made the rest of the trip so much more enjoyable!
We are looking into the Switzerland hut to hut, so thank you for you counsel.
Maybe we will see you on the trail again someday 🙂
Kelli and Randy Morris
Great to meet you on the Trail, too.
All the best on future treks.