| North Coast Trail | |
|---|---|
 Beach at Nissen Bight | |
| Length | 43.1 km (26.8 mi) |
| Location | Cape Scott Provincial Park |
| Trailheads | Nissen Bight/Shushartie Bay |
| Use | Hiking |
| Difficulty | Some very difficult sections |
| Sights | Beaches, old growth forest, black bears, birds and marine mammals |
| Hazards | Steep and rugged sections of trail, slippery rocks and boardwalk |
The North Coast Trail is a 43.1 km (26.8 mi) wilderness hiking trail in Cape Scott Provincial Park on northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
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As a last hurrah for summer vacation David, Sarah, and I, along with our friend Jens, are heading off of one more adventure We're going to the northern tip of vancouver island to hike the North Coast Trail. The forty three kilometer trail opened in 2006 and runs along the coast of Cape Scott provincial park. We have wanted to hike this trail since we first heard it opened and before it gets too busy with other backpacks. Our first day we wake at five in the morning after our last night on real beds. We have to catch a water taxi in Port Hardy which will take us up the coast to the trail I have never seen so much mud before It was the first time for me to do a hike anyways 5 or something in the morning so that we can beat the tide on the beach worry about your pack many of our outfits final day of the north was built portion of our trip all of these leading the forty three point one partners and uh... reasoning right or wrong stereo and to recap last night and lord re that some beach walking in the morning into the trees for most of the rest of the day i guess we officially text feed outpost etc actions are basking in that accomplishments or campfire here one day left last the stopped them quantity of you'd like abouts complete wrapping up today sellouts
The trail
The 43.1 km (26.8 mi) trail in Cape Scott Provincial Park runs along beaches and through forests around the northern tip of Vancouver Island from Shushartie Bay to Nissen Bight. At Nissen Bight, it links up with an existing 15 km (9.3 mi) trail which leads to the trailhead at San Josef River. The trail crosses the Nahwitti River via ladders, stairs, and a cable car.[1] The total distance for hikers between the trailheads is 59.5 km (37.0 mi). The trail is in a wilderness area and hikers may see deer, elk, black bears, cougars, wolves, seabirds, seals, sea lions, grey whales and sea otters. In two failed attempts, Danish pioneers tried to settle the area at the turn of the twentieth century and the trail incorporates some of their original routes.
Detailed route information is available on the BC Parks - Cape Scott hiking page.
Access
The parking lot for Cape Scott Provincial Park, located at San Josef River, can be accessed by car by driving 64 km (40 mi) over logging roads from Port Hardy. There is currently no road access to the other terminus at Shushartie Bay and hikers will have to use either a water taxi or seaplane to access the trail. The long-term management plan for the park includes a proposal for construction of a road to the bay and a vehicle-accessible campground.
Creation
In 1994, the Vancouver Island Land Use Plan recommended that the Nahwitti-Shushartie area be added to Cape Scott Provincial Park.[2] The creation of the North Coast Trail is largely due to the fundraising and lobbying efforts of the Northern Vancouver Island Trails Society. The trail is seen as a way to diversify the economy of northern Vancouver Island by providing a major tourist attraction that will bring visitors to the area. Finalization of the route and construction of the trail began in September 2004. The trail was expected to open in the fall of 2006. The trail was officially completed on May 8, 2008 and the grand opening was held on May 10, 2008. The trail is now open to the public.[3] The trail was surveyed and constructed by Strategic Forest Management Incorporated, who will continue to maintain and manage the trail.
The North Coast Trail is also designated as the northernmost leg of the Vancouver Island Trail.
Gallery
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Seashore and tidepools
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Narrow and muddy sections are common
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High tide at the Christensen Coast section between Laura Creek and Shuttleworth Bight
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Crossing of the Strandby River is by cable car
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Beach section between Shuttleworth Bight and Cape Sutil
References
- ^ BC Government's Ministry of Environment Website for Cape Scott Provincial Park Retrieved: April 13, 2007
- ^ Cape Scott Provincial Park Management Plan, 2003 Retrieved: April 13, 2007
- ^ Northern Vancouver Island Trails Society Retrieved: April 7, 2007
External links