Section |
Distance |
Time |
Rating |
Key Features |
Tide Hazards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
China Beach to Bear Beach
|
10.5 km
|
6-8 hours
|
3C III
|
Mystic Beach, suspension bridge
|
None
|
Bear Beach to Chin Beach
|
10.5 km
|
6-8 hours
|
4D II
|
Coastal views, streams
|
Rosemond Creek (<3m/10ft)
|
Chin Beach to Sombrio Beach
|
8 km
|
4-6 hours
|
4C II
|
Loss Creek bridge, sea stacks
|
Chin Beach shelf (<2.4m/8ft)
|
Sombrio Beach to Parkinson
|
8 km
|
4-6 hours
|
3B III
|
Logged areas, cliffs
|
None
|
Parkinson to Botanical Beach
|
10 km
|
5-7 hours
|
2B II
|
Tide pools, marine history
|
Tom Baird Creek (<2.4m/8ft)
|
Month |
Weather Conditions |
Trail Accessibility |
Considerations |
---|---|---|---|
May
|
Variable; cooler temperatures, rain.
|
Open; some campsites closed.
|
Less crowded; prepare for wet conditions, muddy trails.
|
June
|
Mild temperatures; moderate rainfall.
|
Open; most campsites operational.
|
Increasing hikers; moderate weather, ideal for families.
|
July
|
Warmer; drier conditions.
|
Fully open; all campsites operational.
|
Peak season; high demand for campsites, busiest month.
|
August
|
Warm; drier conditions.
|
Fully open; all campsites operational.
|
Peak season; highest crowds, warmest weather.
|
October-April
|
Cooler, wetter; increased rainfall, mud.
|
Open year-round; potential campsite closures.
|
Off-peak; expect challenging conditions, fewer hikers, check BC Parks for updates.
|