West Coast Trail – Pachena Bay to Michigan Creek

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Canada

British Columbia

Alberni-Clayoquot

West Coast Trail – Pachena Bay to Michigan Creek

Hard

5.0

(1)

108

hikers

West Coast Trail – Pachena Bay to Michigan Creek

06:34

23.7km

420m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - West Coast Trail Unit

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.74 km

West Coast Trail: north section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the trail follows the route of a former supply road used to service the Pachena Point Lighthouse, and is one of the more manageable stretches, with relatively …

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8.21 km

Black River

Highlight • River

The Black River passes under the West Coast Trail on its journey out to meet the ocean. The bridge over the Black River provides a safe crossing over the swift …

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9.86 km

View of the Pachena Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

While hiking the West Coast Trail, look beyond the trees and see the red and white striped Pachena Point Lighthouse in the distance. It was built in 1907 following the …

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11.9 km

Michigan Beach and Campsite

Highlight • Camping

Michigan Beach is home to the boiler of the Michigan, a 695-tonne steam schooner that wrecked here on January 21st, 1893, after being swept off course by the strong northerly …

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23.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

9.20 km

414 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.1 km