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St. Jacques

Pass of Melfort

OldRoad

2.6 km loop

Brown’s Beach

Government Wharf

Ucluelet Harbour

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Spring Cove

LittleBeach

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TugwellSports Field

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Rocky Bluffs

CommunityCentre

Frog Lot

Highway bike path

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0.9 km loop (15 min.)

45 minutes 1 way (+ 15 min. for Ancient Cedars loop ) (+ view stops ) (20 min. via beach)

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45 - 60 minutes

Lighthouse Loop

Ancient Cedars

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Odyssey Lane

BAY STREET

Interpretive Trail 15 minutes

+ view stops

Amphitrite Lighthouse

6 km

Sea Star Lot

Raven Lot

Otter LotHe-Tin-Kis Park

Whale Lot

LighthouseLot

Inspiration Point

He-Tin-KisBeach

4 kmArtist Loops

Start of trail

Stairs

Viewpoint decks

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Distance marker

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Wild Pacific Trail − forest section

Moderately Steep hills

Access route along roads

Access trail in forest Big trees

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Picnic Area & Park

Lighthouse Loop 2.6 km loop from 0 km Marker:This easy trail starts at the Whale parking lot midway on Coast Guard Road. Turn right to reach the famously rugged and wind-swept coastline, dramatic views of Barkley Sound and the lighthouse. The trail is a circle so you can not get lost, but you must stay on the trail, going closer to cliffs or on rocks is NOT SAFE. To see the bog first, turn left at the map, then cross Coast Guard Road.

Brown’s Beach Artist Loops 3.25 – 5 km marker 5 – 6.75 km marker:From the sea star parking lot, turn left for dramatic views near a resort. Then double back and head north. After a short forest section the trail emerges on the edge of cliffs. Choose every left-hand trail to discover storm-watching decks and platforms called Painter’s Perches. The Artist Loops lead to increasingly wild vistas of the wind-swept coastline and 3 ingenious decks.

Ucluelet, BC

Barkley Sound

Big Beach3 km to 4 km marker:Head down the wide path at the intersection of Matterson and Marine Drive. At Big BeAch picnic AreA you can explore interactive children’s interpretive signs, a beach and a historical sign at an ancient shipwreck 5 minutes south on the picnic path. To continue north take the hill path by the eagle sign. After a bridge the trail diverges right to cross Marine Drive, or continues straight into Black Rock Resort. Cross the parking lot to a staircase (or use Marine Drive) to connect to the Brown’s Beach section of trail. You are also welcome to enter the resort and exit through the Fetch Restaurant.

Panoramic views near the lighthouse

Bog Interpretive Loop:The NEWEST jewel in the crown! This meandering 300 metre

loop features 11 insightful signs exploring the fascinating world of dwarf trees and tiny carnivorous plants.

Learn why bogs are planetary heros.

terrace Beach interpretive trail Access from He-Tin-kis Park or from the

Lighthouse Loop trail (turn left at the 2km junction) to visit

the site of an ancient First Nations’ canoe beach.

Between trails: Follow the orange road names to walk, cycle or drive to the next section. no bikes allowed on the trail; please use racks at trailheads. You can rent bikes locally.

Stroller route

Ancient Cedars & Rocky Bluffs6.75 to 8 km distance marker:At Ancient ceDArs junction turn right on a 15 minute loop to visit the largest trees in the area, and/or head north to see wild rocky bluffs and surge channels. Waves can be dangerous so stay on the trail. There is no exit; double back to return. You can exit on the bike path to return to town, but the coastal trailis more scenic (views look different in reverse).

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BEACH WALK: If the tide is low and seas are calm, enjoy a walk on Big Beach from the picnic area to an access route through the resort. Avoid the edge of the surf!

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Safety InformationFor your safety, stay on the marked trail to protect yourself, the environment, and other trail users. Failure to do so or walking on the rocks below may result in serious injury or death. Visitors use trails at their own risk.

Originated through the vision and initiative of Ucluelet’s “Oyster Jim” Martin, this trail has been built with funds donated to the Wild Pacific Trail Society. Our dream is to extend the trail to Pacific Rim National Park in partnership with landowners.

Visit our website for a schedule of our guided interpretive walks. Program calendars are displayed at trail heads.

Ucluelet aerial view

Your donations make this trail and guided walks possible, please contribute to donation boxes at the lighthouse or Brown’s Beach. The Wild Pacific Trail Society is a non-profit group run by volunteers. Contact us via our website for a charitable receipt. A forest conservation project and educational facilities are also a major funding goal.

Mission: The Wild Pacific Trail Society is dedicated to the promotion, protection and expansion of a scenic network of walking trails–and educational programs–that showcases the unique natural and cultural treasures of the Ucluelet peninsula.

Preserve the Wild Pacific TrailHelp protect plants and animals—take only pictures. Please keep this wonderful coastline pristine, pick up litter and stay on the gravel to avoid damaging vegetation. No bikes, off-leash dogs or smoking allowed.

Proposed trail extending to National Park Completed trails

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Founder “oyster Jim”

Wildlife caution: You may encounter wolves , cougars or bears anywhere on the West Coast. If you see a wild animal stay calm, serious conflict is very rare. • Immediately pick up small children. • scAre don’t stare (make a noise, act big) • Do not run. Face the animal and retreat slowly • Always leave the animal an escape route. • In the unlikely event of a confrontation, be aggressive; shout, wave a stick and throw rocks.

neVer feed wildlife: Keep wild animals wild. Habituated animals may become aggressive or dependent.

pets & predators: Free roaming pets may attract an attack by wolves or cougars. Dogs must be kept on a leash.

Storm Watching Trails may be unsafe during extreme storm surges; high winds may cause tree blowdowns. Respect closures. Unexpected waves can sweep you off rocks any time of year, even in calm weather. Visit CoastSmart.ca to learn more.

Where the forest meets the sea

The Wild Pacific Trail traces 8 kms of the rugged west coast of Vancouver island.

Enjoy matchless panoramic views of Barkley sound and the Broken Group islands. This famous trail meanders beneath the forest canopy and along a spectacular coastline abundant with birds and marine wildlife. A memorable walk for hikers of all abilities.

U C L U E L E T , B CVancouver island, Canada

Wild Pacific Trail society: info@wildpacifictrail.com Box 572, Ucluelet BC V0R 3A0 Also on Facebook.

Photos & graphics © schramm Design. Printed in Canada 2018

Amphitrite Lighthouse: stay on the trail!

interpretive Walks

Artist Loops

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