Cape Scott Trail Guide: Hiking and Camping on Northern Vancouver Island
Cape Scott Provincial Park is at the very northern tip of Vancouver Island. It’s a remote but beautiful place: old-growth rainforest, coastal bog, gorgeous white sand beaches, and lots of historical sites. It’s a 23.6km hike from the trailhead to the lighthouse at Cape Scott, so most visitors do it as a backpacking trip, staying at one of the campsites along the way. I just came back from my fourth backpacking trip in the park, so I’ve put together a full guide to the Cape Scott area for you. This post includes: how to get to Cape Scott Provincial Park, including driving directions and where to stay nearby how much it costs to hike and camp at Cape Scott a detailed trail description of the hike from the trailhead to Cape Scott lighthouse other hikes in the area including San Josef Bay where to camp in Cape Scott Provincial Park tips for making your Cape Scott trip a success Heads up: This trail is located in a sensitive wilderness area. Learn ho...