Getting to the West Coast Trail without a car

1. Can you hike the West Coast Trail alone?
2. How do I get to the West Coast Trail?
3. How much does it cost to do the West Coast Trail?
4. How many days does it take to do the West Coast Trail?
5. Has anyone died on the West Coast Trail?
6. How many ladders are on the West Coast Trail?
7. Is the West Coast Trail Open 2020?
8. What should I pack for the West Coast Trail?
9. What is the famous West Coast Trail?
10. What is the best direction to hike the West Coast Trail?
11. Can you run the West Coast Trail?
12. What trails are on the West Coast?

Can you hike the West Coast Trail alone?

The trail does offer a raft of redeeming features

Enjoy beautiful sunsets on scenic, remote feeling beaches – sometimes with lots of people and sometimes alone – depending on your chosen campsite. Lunch on freshly caught crab at Nitinat Narrows between Cribs Creek campground and Tsusiat Falls.

How do I get to the West Coast Trail?

The West Coast Express shuttle bus is definitely the most popular option for getting to the West Coast Trail, but you can also drive yourself, take a floatplane, take a boat or organize your own private shuttle van. I've got all the details on each West Coast Trail transportation option for you below.

How much does it cost to do the West Coast Trail?

Example Hiker Fees:

How many days does it take to do the West Coast Trail?

Hiking the West Coast Trail is difficult, even for experienced hikers." Most people will spend between 6 and 8 days in the backcountry, when travelling from end-to-end. There's also a mid-way entry point at Nitinaht Village, which can shorten your journey by a few days.

Has anyone died on the West Coast Trail?

The West Coast Trail tackles some pretty rugged terrain. Each year Parks Canada evacuates up to 100 people from the trail due to illness or injury. There have even been a few deaths on the West Coast Trail. ... There is no cell service on most of the trail.

How many ladders are on the West Coast Trail?

Logistics – If you drove with your own car and it is waiting in Port Renfrew it is great if you are hiking north to south, arriving at your car at a good time and driving to the ferry crossing. Going up and down about a 100 ladders is one of the main challenges on the West Coast trail.

Is the West Coast Trail Open 2020?

West Coast Trail Closed for 2020

The West Coast Trail will be closed for 2020 and reopen in 2021.

What should I pack for the West Coast Trail?

The Otherwise Part:

• 75 – 80 L backpack.
• Warm sleeping bag and thin liner (ideally silk or other breathable fabric – optional)
• Water resistant and windproof jacket (with hood) and pants.
• Fleece jacket and pants.
• Shirt with long sleeves / T-shirt.
• Hiking pants / shorts.
• Poly-propylene underwear.
• 2 - 3 pairs of hiking socks.

What is the famous West Coast Trail?

The West Coast Trail, originally called the Dominion Lifesaving Trail, is a 75 km (47 mi) backpacking trail following the southwestern edge of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.

What is the best direction to hike the West Coast Trail?

Some say doing it north to south will ensure your pack is lighter once you get to the ladders and elevation down south however we opted to do it south to north and were happy to have gotten through the most challenging parts while our energy levels were at their highest.

Can you run the West Coast Trail?

Home to the Ditidaht, Huu-ay-aht and Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations, the 75K trail runs remotely along Pacific Rim National Park. Often, thru-hikers spend four to seven days completing it. Fuelled by the idea of impossible, Berry and Woodside decided to run the route, and run it fast.

What trails are on the West Coast?

Here are nine West Coast trails to hike any time of year.

• Hike: Gabrielino Trail. ...
• Hike: Berry Creek Falls Trail. ...
• Hike: Hidden Valley Trail. ...
• Hike: Moro Canyon Loop. ...
• Hike: Cedar Creek Falls Trail. ...
• Hike: High Peaks Loop. ...
• Hike: East Anacapa Island Trail. ...
• Hike: Mosaic Canyon Trail.