North Coast Trail
British Columbia, Canada
Point-to-point trail in British Columbia, Canada. Hiking.
- Distance
- 29.3 mi (47.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,487 ft (758 m)
- Est. Time
- 10 hr 40 min
- High point
- 778 ft (237 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Skinner Creek Campsite 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Nahwitti River Campsite 7 mi (11.3 km) from start
- Beach: Tripod Beach 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from start
- Shelter: Ranger Yurt 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Cape Sutil Campsite 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Irony Creek Campsite 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Laura Creek Campsite 23.6 mi (38 km) from start
- Campsite: Nissen Bight East 27.3 mi (43.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Nissen Bight West 28 mi (45.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about North Coast Trail
How long is North Coast Trail?
North Coast Trail is 29.3 mi (47.2 km) long. Most people take about 10 hr 40 min. It climbs 2,487 ft (758 m) in total, up to a high point of 778 ft (237 m).
How hard is North Coast Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for North Coast Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on North Coast Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 5.5 mi (8.8 km), 10.6 mi (17.1 km), 15.6 mi (25.1 km), 23.4 mi (37.6 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 5.5 mi (8.9 km), 7.1 mi (11.4 km), 10.9 mi (17.5 km).
Is North Coast Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (62% under trees).
What can you do on North Coast Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for North Coast Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap