Trail conditions
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Whether you're planning a leisurely walk, or a longer adventure, weather and unforeseen events can change your plans suddenly. Remember to “know before you go.” Get up-to-date information on trail conditions, be well prepared and have a Plan B, just in case.
Road conditions
Getting to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve most often involves driving. Whether you are going to the West Coast Trail, Broken Group Islands or driving to the Long Beach Unit located in between Tofino and Ucluelet, it is always good to check the BC Ministry of Transport road report for any delays, road closures, and/or construction.
Please refer to www.DriveBC.ca for the most up-to-date information.
Wildlife and you
When you see wildlife, give them space for your safety and their survival. If you’re out on the trails:
- travel in groups
- stay alert
- make noise
- and carry bear spray (and know how to use it).
Trail ratings – what do they mean?
Easy
Easy
- Distance: 0 to 5 km
- No experience needed
- Equipment optional
- Hard-packed surface, no obstacles, minimal stairs
- For more detailed information on stairs, see obstacles in the Trails Detail section
- Estimated time: no longer than 2 hours
- Little or no change in elevation
- Signage may include: trailhead information, trail markers, maps
- Facilities may include: parking, washroom, bridges, benches
Moderate
Moderate
- Distance: 0 to 15 km
- Some basic trail experience needed
- Visitors should have proper equipment and water
- Mostly stable surface with infrequent obstacles, there may be stairs
- Estimated time: no longer than 5 hours
- Moderate changes in elevation, some short steep sections
- Signage may include: basic trailhead information, trail markers, maps
- Facilities may include: parking, outhouse or pit toilet, bridges
Difficult
Difficult
- Distance: 0 to over 15 km
- Trail experience needed
- Visitors should have proper equipment and water
- Different surface types, including some that are not maintained
- Estimated time may be longer than 5 hours
- Major change in elevation with long steep sections
- Signage may include: basic trailhead information, minimal trail markers. Some trails may have no signs.
- Facilities may include bridges. Water crossing may require fording.
Route
Route
- Exceptional trail and navigational experience needed
- Visitors should have proper equipment, food, and water
- Suggested trail route only - trail is not maintained
- Estimated time: 1 - 10 days, or longer
- A variety of terrain: wet areas, loose rocks, exposure, thick forest
Long Beach Unit
In areas where dogs are permitted in the Long Beach Unit, they must always be on a leash and under physical control. This includes beaches, trails, parking lots and in the water.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Moderate |
ʔapsčiik t̓ašii | Open. | 2026-10-08: Respect all posted notices and signs; Warning - Wolves in Area; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Combers Beach Trail | Caution. | 2026-09-03: Respect all posted notices and signs; Warning - Wolves in Area; Boardwalk in disrepair; Closed to dogs; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Halfmoon Bay Trail | Open. | 2026-09-03: Respect all posted notices and signs; Warning - Wolves in Area; Closed to dogs; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Nuu-chah-nulth Trail | Open. | 2026-09-25: Warning - Wolves in Area; Closed to dogs; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Radar Hill Trail | Good. | 2026-09-03: Trail is in good condition; Warning - Wolves in Area; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
South Beach Trail | Open. | 2026-09-25: Respect all posted notices and signs; Warning - Wolves in Area; Closed to dogs; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rainforest Trail A | Open. | 2026-09-23: Respect all posted notices and signs; No RV parking; Warning - Wolves in Area; Uneven boardwalk sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rainforest Trail B | Open. | 2026-09-15: Respect all posted notices and signs; No RV parking; Stay on trail; Warning - Wolves in Area; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Schooner Cove Trail | Closed. | 2026-09-03: Closed until further notice; Warning - Wolves in Area; | Trail details |
 Easy |
Shorepine Bog Trail | Limited access | 2026-09-03: Warning - Wolves in Area; Closed to dogs; Trail work in progress; Uneven boardwalk sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Willowbrae Trail | Limited access | 2026-09-03: Respect all posted notices and signs; Warning - Wolves in Area; Closed to dogs; Boardwalk in poor condition; | Trail details |
Broken Group Islands Unit
The Broken Group Islands are open to overnight visitors from May 1 to September 30. Reservations can be made at Parks Canada Reservation Service (reservation.pc.gc.ca) or by calling 1-877-737-3783.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Route |
Various trails | Caution. | 2026-10-07: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
West Coast Trail Unit
The West Coast Trail is open to overnight visitors from May 1 to September 30. Reservations can be made at Parks Canada Reservation Service or by calling 1-877-737-3783. Although Parks Canada updates conditions regularly, this is a remote trail, so it can take time for new information to be received. Hikers should expect missing or rotten boardwalks, missing planks, missing ladders or ladder rungs, malfunctioning cable cars, downed trees, and unpassable creeks and rivers that are not indicated in the conditions below.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Difficult |
West Coast Trail: 0 - 10 km - Pachena Bay to Pachena Light | Closed. | 2026-10-05: Respect all posted notices and signs; Only Pachena Bay Trailhead to kilometer 8 is open in winter; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
West Coast Trail: 10 - 14 km - Pachena Light to Darling River | Closed. | 2026-10-05: Trail closed. Open May to October; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
West Coast Trail: 14 - 25 km - Darling River to Tsusiat Falls | Closed. | 2026-10-05: Trail closed. Open May to October; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
West Coast Trail: 25 - 33.5 km Tsusiat Falls to Nitinaht Narrows | Closed. | 2026-10-05: Trail closed. Open May to October; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
West Coast Trail: 33.5 - 42 km - Nitinaht Narrows to Cribs Creek | Closed. | 2026-10-05: Trail closed. Open May to October; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
West Coast Trail: 42 - 53 km - Cribs Creek to Walbran Creek | Closed. | 2026-10-05: Trail closed. Open May to October; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
West Coast Trail: 53 - 62 km - Walbran Creek to Camper Creek | Closed. | 2026-10-05: Trail closed. Open May to October; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
West Coast Trail: 62 - 70 km - Camper Creek to Thrasher Cove | Closed. | 2026-10-05: Trail closed. Open May to October; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
West Coast Trail: 70 - 75 km - Thrasher Cove to Gordon River | Closed. | 2026-10-05: Trail closed. Open May to October; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
Cape Beale Headlands
There is no camping at Cape Beale Lighthouse so leave plenty of time for the return trip. Backcountry camping at Keeha Beach is open to overnight visitors from May 1 to September 30. Reservations can be made at Parks Canada Reservation Service (reservation.pc.gc.ca) or by calling 1-877-737-3783.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route |
Cape Beale Lighthouse Trail | Caution. | 2026-09-03: Respect all posted notices and signs; Carry bear spray and know how to use it.; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
| Route |
Keeha Beach Trail | Caution. | 2026-09-03: Respect all posted notices and signs; Carry bear spray and know how to use it.; Unmaintained trail; | Trail details |
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