Wild Pacific Trail

Spectacular Ucluelet Hiking

The Wild Pacific Trail carves through old-growth thickets of twisted trucks, roots, ferns and moss of the temperate coastal rainforest as it hugs the wild coastline of the Ucluth Peninsula.   Watch the fury of the open Pacific Ocean with spectacular views of the rocky shoreline, Barkley Sound, and the Broken Group Islands.

The Wild Pacific Trail is being developed through private, business and government donations to the Wild Pacific Trail Society.  The trail is divided into three sections:  Lighthouse Loop, Big Beach Section, Browns Beach Section, and the latest addition, the Artists Loop.  All sections are accessible in town by foot.

The Lighthouse Loop (2.5km) offers dramatic views of the Barkley Sound and the Amphitrite Lighthouse.  This loop can be completed in 30-45 minutes and offers several viewpoints and benches.  This section is a great spot to watch the sun set.  If you are lucky you might see some whales from the trail, as Amphitrite Point is a popular look out for on-land whale watching.

The starting point parking lot is halfway up Coast Guard Road on the way to the Amphitrite Lighthouse.  You may also choose to start at the He-Tin-Kis Park parking lot.

Big Beach Section (1km) starts at the intersection of Marine Drive and Matterson Road.  You can either follow the trail along Marine Drive, or for the scenic route go down to the beachfront picnic area at Big Beach and head up the stairs to the boardwalk overlook. 

Browns Beach Section (3km) starts at a new parking lot south of the Blackrock Oceanfront Resort on Marine Drive.  After a short section of trail following the road you'll reach the wilderness coastal trail.  Continue to the end and double back for the most scenic path or you can walk in a loop via the forested access trails to Forbes Road, or exit at the Pacific Rim Highway and talk the bike path back into town.

The Artists Loop (0.5km) branches off the Brown's Beach Section bringing hiker's even closer to the shoreline and ocean swells.  This section has several new viewing points including 5 painter's perches so artists can catch the majesty of the Pacific Ocean on canvas!

For a detailed map brochure of the Wild Pacific Trail and all of its sections please visit www.longbeachmaps.com.

The trail is accessible to all ages and abilities. The gravel pathways and boardwalks skirt the shoreline providing an ever-changing experience in true west coast nature.  Benches, sponsored by local businesses or purchased by individuals, are provided at several points along the trail.

No bikes, horses or motorized vehicles are permitted on the park's beaches or trails in order to preserve the natural surroundings on the trail. The hiking trails are designed to expose visitors to the miles of shoreline while preventing any damage to the fragile environment.

Walking on the Edge - A Documentary about the Making of the Wild Pacific Trail from the Wild Pacific Trail Society

Walk On The Edge!