Hiking the West Coast Trail: A Pocket Guide

By Tim Leadem

The West Coast Trail, which traverses 50 miles of gorgeous Northwest Canadian coastline, has been dubbed the "Graveyard of the Pacific," having claimed 60 ships since 1854. Tim Leadem, who's hiked it many times, shows readers how to make the most of this demanding trail. The book contains two-color maps covering trailhead to terminus; checklists for food, clothing, and gear; easy reference charts for navigating tricky tidal areas; and a brief text describing the historical, cultural, and geological highlights along the way.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1553651553
• ISBN13: 9781553651550
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Greystone Books
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Decent Book, Great Trail

A friend and I hiked the WCT this past summer. As the other reviewer noted some things have changed so this is no substitute for the Parks Canada website. We carried this book with us on the trail and used it to plan our days.