Port Alberni, British Columbia
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Top Backpacking Spots in and near Port Alberni
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Comox-Strathcona D, British Columbia
Summit The Golden Hinde
5.040.4 mi / 5987.5 ft gainAs Vancouver Island's highest peak, the Golden Hinde is an obvious draw for coastal climbers. Its gravitational pull, however, requires a commitment, given this crown jewel of the Island Alpine is also one of its most remote, and gains more elevation than from Base Camp to Everest's summit.Winter...Read more -
Comox-Strathcona D, British Columbia
Mt. Myra via Tennent Lake Trail
9.33 mi / 4810 ft gainVery few people know about this hidden gem which makes it less crowded and all the more special. The views and serenity that this place possess are what will really draw you in. The hike starts at the Westmin Mine parking lot, located 2 hours north of Courtenay. To find the start of the trailhea...Read more -
Powell River, British Columbia
Backcountry Hike and Hut Camp the Northern Portion of the Sunshine Coast Trail
31.1 mi / 3937 ft gainThis adventure is a 50km backcountry hiking and camping trip and should not be attempted without prior backcountry experience. It is recommended you attempt this trail in a group. Below is a detailed description of how to get to the trail and your options for huts while on the trail:The Sunshin...Read more -
Comox-Strathcona D, British Columbia
Hike through Marble Meadows to the Wheaton Hut
11.8 mi / 4593.2 ft gainThough the Meadows can be reached by an alternate (very long) route not requiring a boat, the standard access is had by crossing Buttle Lake from the Augerpoint Day Area parking lot on the Buttle Lake Parkway (turn south towards the Westmin mine at the Buttle Lake bridge, just before the provinci...Read more -
Port Renfrew, British Columbia
Backpacking the West Coast Trail
5.0The trail requires a permit from May 1 - September 16. All other dates have restrictions. Check Parks Canada website for more details.You can start from the north or south end of the trail. There are buses provided by the Pacific Rim National Park that will shuttle you back to your car or to the ...Read more -
Port Renfrew, British Columbia
Backpack the West Coast Trail, Pacific Rim NP
46.6 mi / 360.9 ft gainIn the summer of 2016, myself and three others decided to hike the West Coast Trail (WCT) on a bit of a whim! We naively, and courageously, choose the WCT as our first major backpacking hiking trip - we thought it would be best to throw ourselves into a hike that has earned a reputation for being...Read more