West Coast Trail

West Coast Trail
distance (km)
0
Pachena Bay
10
Pachena Lighthouse
12
14
17
23
Klanawa River
25
32
Nitinat Narrows
41
44
Carmanah Lighthouse
45
Nytom
Carmanah Creek
46
48
Walbran Creek
53
Cullite Creek
58
62
Camper Creek
70
75
Gordon River
75

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. It was built in 1907 to facilitate the rescue of shipwrecked survivors along the coast, part of the treacherous Graveyard of the Pacific. It is now part of the Pacific Rim National Park and is often rated by hiking guides as one of the world's top hiking trails.

The West Coast Trail is open from May 1 until September 30 by reservation only.