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North Coast Trail & Cape Scott Lighthouse Trail

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North Coast Trail & Cape Scott Lighthouse Trail

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July 6, 2025

North Coast Trail & Cape Scott Lighthouse Trail

Hard

35:32

86.0km

2.4km/h

1,210m

1,210m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 0 m for 12.1 km

After 12.2 km for 35.1 km

Most people would complete this in 6-11 days

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Waypoints

A

Water Taxi Drop-Off at Cape Scott Provincial Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This water taxi drop-off point is the recommended starting point for the North Coast Trail. From here you can begin your trek across Vancouver Island's northernmost coastline. It is a …

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8.83 km

Skinner Creek Campsite

Camping Site

25.2 km

Irony Creek Campsite

Camping Site

3

57.9 km

Cape Scott Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

72.1 km

Fisherman's Creek

Camping Site

5

78.7 km

Eric Lake Campground

Highlight • Lake

Located on the shore of Eric Lake this campsite is the closest one to the Cape Scott Trailhead. The scenic lake and convenient tent platform make it a great option …

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83.1 km

San Josef Bay Campsite

Camping Site

B

86.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

71.8 km

13.8 km

367 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

76.5 km

4.89 km

4.12 km

478 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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