Click here to read about: Lighthouse Loop section NEW trail at Big Beach Links to lodging and activities that support the Trail society	Wild Pacific Trail Official Website The Wild Pacific Trail located in the District of Ucluelet is a seven phase trail system skirting the rugged cliffs and shoreline of the westcoast of Vancouver Island. Overlooking Barkley Sound and the Broken Group Islands to the east and the open Pacific Ocean to the south and west, it offers spectacular shoreline panoramas and seaward vistas through ancient cedar and spruce-framed viewing platforms constructed on the best headlands along the route. Trail Description
Skirting the cliff-edges along the extreme outer coast, including the Amphitrite Point Lighthouse site, hikers get an up-close-and-personal look at the ocean's fury while viewing from the protection of the trail itself. Carefully hewn by hand through old-growth thickets of twisted trunks, limbs and roots, the trail is a natural treasure-house of forest treats, including untouched examples of gigantic nurse-logs, raised root systems, mosses, fungi, lichens and ferns - offering the photographer unique opportunities to capture close-up images of nature imitating art. At all times the views along the ever-changing outer coast afforded by this route are breathtaking - sunset and sunrise are a must see. Storm-watching is a natural on this trail with many breath-taking views 20-30m above surge channels and outer reefs constantly pounded by ocean swells. During the annual gray whale migration (late February to late May), whales can be spotted not more than 5 km offshore of this location as well as sea lions, seals, mink and otter playing in the nearby surf.
	Lighthouse Loop Phase I of the Wild Pacific Trail (approx. 2.7 km) can be walked in a 30-45 minute loop using the adjoining He-Tin-Kis Park boardwalk. The trail is wide enough for 2-3 people to walk side-by-side. Viewpoints and benches are frequent for watching whales, birds or catching the sunset. Please STAY ON THE TRAIL, venturing on the rocks can be deadly.

Testimonials: "You can be sure that if I'm within a thousand miles of Ucluelet. we'll visit again and walk the Wild Pacific Trail". Hayden - North Carolina "The trail was spectacular !!  We are a family of 4 from Ontario, and we absolutely enjoyed our 3 day stay at Ucluelet... It was a real treat to see a temperate rain forest, amazing views  and massive trees" John Gorniak, Ontario   "You have given a gift to everyone whose feet tread along the Wild Pacific Trail - now that's "life on the edge". Bill McIntyre What a great idea to have Ucluelet designated as "Home of the Wild Pacific Trial". The trail deserves ALL the recognition it can get, because the trail projects Ucluelet as a must see and do attraction. Way to go! Pieter Timmermans, Ucluelet BC

Wild Pacific Trail Big Beach Section Re-construction of phases 3 & 4 of the Wild Pacific Trail has been completed from Big Beach Park, past a new parking area at Brown's Beach, to the bike path just outside of Ucluelet. This trail section traces the coastline, starting near a resort currently under construction. Special thanks to the Community Economic Adjustment Initiative grant program, Weyerhaeuser & everyone who has worked so hard to see this trail developed. Currently roads are still being constructed, so be careful to follow the trail where it crosses unpaved roads. The below aerial photo indicates the area under development. Click to see a full street map

Many volunteers and sponsors have given their time and energy into making this trail nothing short of a National Treasure.

Trail Phase 5-7 (planned) Phases 5 - 7 would extend the trail to Halfmoon Bay, in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. This trail originated through the vision and initiative of Ucluelet's 'Oyster Jim' Martin, and was developed by funds donated to the Wild Pacific Trail Society. The trail will eventually continue northwest 14 km along the outer coast to reach the Long Beach section of Pacific Rim National Park.

Winter storm waves that shake the ground!

Sunrise from near the lighthouse

To make a Donation to the Wild Pacific Trail
please send cheque to Wild Pacific Trail Society, Box 572, Ucluelet BC V0R 3A0. A tax receipt will be iissued upon request.

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