West Coast Trail is our top hike in the world.

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West Coast Trail

Challenging in many ways.

So much VARIETY in pristine Canadian coastal wilderness.

Mystic dawns and mind-blowing sunsets. Hidden pocket coves and weird coastal geology.

You’ll never forget the West Coast Trail.

AT A GLANCE

• 75 km (47 mi), 5-7 days Pachena Bay <> Gordon River
• 3-5 day routes possible via Nitinaht Village trailhead
• southwestern edge of Vancouver Island
• Pacific Rim National Park
• Permits required 
• May 1 – September 30
• extremely rugged, requires a high level of fitness
• 6,000+ backpackers / year

Read more on our WCT information page.