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Cape Scott Trail

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48 km Length
approx. 2 days Duration
650 m Elevation gain
650 m Elevation loss
91 m Highest point
May–Sep Best time to go

Overview of the Cape Scott Trail

Difficulty
Length 48 km
Elevation gain 650 m
Elevation loss 650 m
Highest Point 91 m
Lowest Point 0 m
Round Trip Yes
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

48 km
650 m
650 m
91 m
0 m

Best time to go

May – September
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About the trail

The Cape Scott Trail runs for a length of 48 kilometers through Canada.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 2 days to walk the Cape Scott Trail.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail you are completely self-sufficient..
There are no grocery stores along the way, so you have to take all the food you need with you for the entire trail.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Cape Scott Trail

Dogs are not allowed on the trail!
Self-supply (There is no possibility to buy food on the way).
Water is sufficiently available everywhere and does not need to be filtered
No problem with fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed (permit must be purchased)
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You might encounter bears!
No sections accessible

Getting there & route: Cape Scott Trail

Arrival

You will arrive to Cape Scott Trail via Vancouver International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Rental car. Duration approx. 8 hours.

Departure

Departure from Cape Scott Trail is via Vancouver International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Rental car. Takes about 8 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp

Loneliness

Wilderness / Virtually no people and no settlements

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