Hiking the West Coast Trail

Heading out

Starting from the south end in Port Refrew our first day began with a short orientation session from Parks Canada followed by a quick ferry ride over the bay to the trailhead.

Thrasher Cove

It was a steep and long descent down many ladders to our first campsite.

Starting out Day 2

What goes down must go back up. Back up the ladders to get back on the main trail awaited us in the morning.

Beach walking

With the tide out we descended from the forest to do some walking along the coastal shelf.

Swimming Hole

We chanced upon this small canyon close to our destination for the day and took the opportunity to rinse some sweat off.

Reaching Camper bay

More ladders, bridges and our first cable car crossing rounded out our second day on the trail.

Exploring

We took some spare time to explore Camper Bay and found some interesting things.

Mixed terrain

Many wood features presented themselves today as we made our way along the trail.

Insanity

This sequence of ladders connected to a suspension bridge high above a steep walled canyon. Hope you’re not afraid of heights.

Boardwalks

We passed through some interesting terrain along the way to Walbran Creek, the days destination including the bog like area below.

Tidal channel crossing

Nothing like a morning wade to start your days hike.

Beachwalking

What are these photos about?

onward and past chez moniques

A stop for a yummy snack then some sunshine.

Cribs

Our one wet night on the trail along with a furry visitor.

Start of a long day

The trek to Tsusiat begins.

NitNat Narrows

Salmon, Halibut, Crab were on the menu along with fishing for lunkers…

End of a long day

The hike to Tsusiat is the longest on most West Coast Trail hikers itinerary

Rest Day

Some quality time spent enjoying the Tsusiat falls campsite.

Tsusiat Falls

Best campground makes for a great day off the feet

Back on the trail

Last Day