Hiking
Juan de Fuca Trail
Mini West Coast Trail
5 days-Moderately Strenuous
Day 1-
Travel Day: Participants meet guides at a specified location in Victoria (point of origin). Following introductions and equipment check the group are transported to the Eastern Trail Head at China Beach.
Boots and Packs on and the hike begins: Through the muddy second growth forest, across the suspension bridge and on to Mystic Beach for the first section and the first potential campsite (2 km). Depending upon time and tidal heights the group may push on across several creeks and a tidal dependent section to Bear beach our first campsite (10 km)
Day 2-
The most strenuous section of the hike between Bear Beach and Chin beach will be hiked on this day. The challenges include mud, elevation changes up and down creek gullies before making camp at Chin.
Day 3-
From Chin the trail heads back into the forest with more elevation gain and numerous creek crossings before one of the trip highlights, the suspension bridge over Loss Creek overlooking the waterfall. The trail continues on through the forest and then over a few tidal obstacles before reaching Sombrio beach. This beautiful campsite area is also a popular day use area and can be an entry or exit point from the trail if necessary.
Day 4-
The hike continues as a shoreline hike to Minute Creek, past Kuitshe Cove and onto Parkinson Creek. The old growth forest brings a new feeling to the hike. The campsite at Payzant Creek is the most likely choice for our last night.
Day 5-
Travel Day: The group make their way to Botanical Beach and Trail end. It is worth spending some time here exploring the amazing tidal pools and sculpted sandstone shelves.
It is just a short distance into Port Renfrew where the group will be met by a bus to transport them back to Victoria.
Details
Included: Transportation from the point of origin and return, national park user fees, camping fees, cooking gear, camp stoves, tents, meal preparations, tarps, major first aid supplies, meals/snacks/beverages on the expedition, emergency radio or satellite phone, and professional guides.
Excluded: Transportation to point of origin, transfers, accommodation and food other than included in the itinerary, gratuities, and personal equipment.
Meals: All meals on the camping portion of the trip are prepared by our guides, who are experienced in providing nutritious and balanced meals suited to the level of activity you will be undertaking on your trip. Our guides have experience catering for a variety of dietary requirements. If you have any questions regarding food please contact us. When completing your registration information clearly state any dietary needs.
Note: Meals while travelling during travel days are not included in trip costs. Participants should ensure they have some money to cover these meals.
