How do I make a reservation for the West Coast Trail?

How do I make a reservation for the West Coast Trail?

How do I make a reservation for the West Coast Trail?

West Coast Trail: Reservations

  1. 1-877-737-3783 (toll-free within Canada & US)
  2. 1-519-826-5391 (international)

Can you do West Coast Trail solo?

There are hundreds of moments spent evaluating risk in the outdoors: bears, cougars, rising tides, slippery ladders, kelp-covered rocks, hand-pulled cable cars, strangers, nights alone, inclement weather. As a soloist, there are no second opinions. Your choices are yours, alone, to own.

What do I need for the West Coast Trail?

West Coast Trail: Packing

  1. Sturdy boots: High quality hiking boots with good ankle and arch support are required.
  2. Rainwear and warm clothing: Bring a durable waterproof jacket and pants; underlayers that keep you warm when wet and are quick to dry, as well as a warm hat and gloves.
  3. Lightweight backpacking stove and fuel.

How hard is West Coast Trail?

Hiking the West Coast Trail is difficult, even for experienced hikers.” Most people will spend between 6 and 8 days in the backcountry, when travelling from end-to-end. There’s also a mid-way entry point at Nitinaht Village, which can shorten your journey by a few days.

How do I get a permit for the Lost Coast trail?

Permits can be obtained through Recreation.gov, on the King Range Wilderness Permits (Lost Coast) page. No walkup permits are available. Allow at least three days for the entire hike. Much of the trail is beach hiking with several stretches of 1-2 ft.

How do I get a Lost Coast permit?

  1. You can apply for your Lost Coast permits online at Recreation.gov. The permits are first-come, first-serve, and there are no lottery or walk-in permits available, so you must book in advance.
  2. There are daily quotas for entering the trail, as follows: May 15 – September 15: 60 people allowed to enter the trail per day.

Are Gaiters necessary for West Coast Trail?

Gaiters (Optional) They are helpful to keep mud, sand, and water out of your boots. A few people in my group didn’t wear gaiters. A few of them wore pants to help things out of their boots, and others just stepped carefully. They all said they were fine without gaiters – but they definitely got muddy at times.

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