west coast trail
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West Coast Trail
August 2014
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History
~4000 years ago: Pacheedaht, Ditidaht and Huu-ay-aht people late 1800: European trade ships, shipwrecks (484), The Graveyard of the
Pacific 1888-1890: telegraph line (Cape Beale and Carmanah lighthouses)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ditidahthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huu-ay-aht
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History
1906: The Valencia disaster passenger steamer built in 1882 sailed from San Francisco to
Seattle 133 people died
Pachena Lighthouse Dominion Life Saving Trail
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Today
part of Pacific National Park
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Logistics
Open: May 1st - September 30 75 km 5-8 days hike Reservation preferred Or wait list must come in person, 1-2 day
wait
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Entrance and Exit
Two entrance points: Pachena Bay (Bamfield) or Gordon River (Port Renfrew)
Exit points: Pachena Bay, Gordon River, or Nitinat Lake
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Cost ~ $160
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Real Cost ~ $800-1000
Equipment, backpack ($250), boots ($200 on sale), food, shuttle
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Wild Life
BearsBear Cougar Wolf
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Preparation
Get good equipment Break in boots Pack light. VERY light Weight your backpack (max 25%-30% of body weight) Bring a friend
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Day -2
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Day 15 km (5/75)
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START
FINISH
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130 bridges
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70 ladders
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Day 28 km (13/75)
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FINISH
START
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Day 39 km (22/75)
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START
FINISH
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Day 411 km (33/75)
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STARTFINISH
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Day 517 km (50/75)
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START
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FINISH
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Day 613 km (63/75)
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START
FINISH
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Day 712 km (75/75)
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REAL FINISH
START
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comming soon
North Coast Trail