North Coast Trail to Cape Scott Lighthouse
In late August to Early September 2024 I drove north from Nanaimo to Port Hardy and hitched a ride on the water taxi to start the North Coast Trail. This route had been on my list for a while now and I decided on this trip very last minute. I had a copy of John Baldwin's topo map of the area which my only resource. I remember googling more details about the official start in the backpackers hostel in Port Hardy the night before. Glad everything aligned for me on this one... Day 0 Driving break to the Mount Cain Ski Hill An awesome spot to middle / northern islander skiers and apparently has an amazing vibe in the winter season. Just a bear and some abandoned RVs were occupants today. Day 1 Port Hardy Marina Offloading on rocks just east of Cape Sutil The feeling of isolation when the water taxi departs Two other hikers on Tripod Beach I don't know my ID well enough but either orca or humpback whales in the bay Impassible high tide section. I am glad to have changed my ...