47Miles
6–8Days
8,000 ftGain
ThruType
Permits
System
Parks Canada reservation (reservation.pc.gc.ca) + mandatory orientationEvery hiker attends an orientation at the trailhead on start day. Three trailheads: Pachena Bay, Gordon River and Nitinaht Village. Ferry crossings at Gordon River and Nitinaht Narrows are paid separately to the operators.Apply or read more
Cost
CA$208.50 per person trail fee + CA$11.50 reservation (ferries extra)
Bear storage
Not required — use the bear caches at campsites
Season
Best
Late June – early September.
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On trail
Water
Creeks and rivers at most campsites. Filter all.
Resupply
Very limited; Chez Monique's at Carmanah sells burgers. Carry all food.
Notes
Ladders, suspension bridges, cable cars and beach walking on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Built as a lifesaving trail for shipwreck survivors. Tide tables are essential.
Elevation
0 ftHigh 400 ft
Resupply towns
Port Renfrew (start/end)
Bamfield (start/end)
Recommended gear
Permit details checked 2026-10 · parks.canada.ca