West Coast Trail
West Coast Trail Map
The West Coast Trail Map is an essential navigation aid for hikers tackling one of the world’s most iconic coastal backpacking routes.
You can download the official West Coast Trail Map as a PDF or explore the Navigation Map in the West Coast Trail App.
How to get the Map
Hikers beginning the West Coast Trail receive a free printed copy of the map during Parks Canada orientation. To plan your hike ahead of time, you can download the latest official map below.
Enhanced Trail Map
West Coast Trail starts with the same official Parks Canada base map, then builds on it with a full-screen navigation map designed specifically for the trail.It works fully offline and shows your live position without cell service, while adding tide-restricted routes, ladders, water sources, hazards, campsite maps and other trail detail that simply isn’t practical on paper.
Navigate safely
- GPS on the MapSee your live location offline on the West Coast Trail.
TidesRestricted beach sections highlighted on the map.
Danger AreasAvoid impassable headlands and deadly surge channels.
Owen Point GuideComplete guide to navigating the sea caves.
Along the trail
LaddersLocations, rung count, and direction.
Water SourcesKnow which sources are safe to drink and the ones to avoid.
Campsite MapsDetailed campsite maps and amenities.- Ferry DetailsFerry schedules and fees.
Explore deeper
Orientation DetailsWhere to go and what to expect at orientation.
Trail HistoryDetailed trail history and descriptions.- Trailhead MapsTrailhead area maps. Places to stay and eat.
- First NationsHuu-ay-aht, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht translations plus audio clips.
Explore the trail in detail
The Navigation Map shows the West Coast Trail in much greater detail than the Parks Canada map, including reefs, surge channels, headlands and the actual shape of beach routes.
Tide-restricted sections are highlighted directly on the trail, making it easier to see where tides matter and how those sections fit into the route.
That extra detail makes it much easier to understand the complex coastal sections before you reach them.
Zoom all the way in
The map doesn’t stop at the trail line. Campsites have their own detailed maps showing camping areas, access routes, facilities, water and the way the trail actually moves through camp.That means a campsite isn’t just a pin on the map. You can see how the beach, forest trail and camping areas connect, and get a much better sense of the layout before you arrive.
It’s the kind of detail that becomes especially useful at the end of a long hiking day, when you just want to know where you’re going.
What's in the Map
The map covers the entire 75 km length of the West Coast Trail, from Pachena Bay to Gordon River, and includes every major feature hikers rely on for navigation:
- KM Markers along the trail
- Official campsite locations including: Thrasher Cove, Camper Bay, Cullite Cove, Walbran Creek, Bonilla Point, Carmanah Creek, Cribs Creek, Nitinaht Narrows, Tsusiat Falls, Klanawa River, Tsocowis Creek, Darling River, Michigan Creek
- Points of interest like lighthouses, waterfalls, and viewpoints
- Cable car locations
- Historic shipwreck sites
- Impassable headlands and tide-restricted beach sections
- Prohibited Camping Areas
Last updated October 2025 with latest Parks Canada West Coast Trail sources.
Take the Map With You
Navigate offline with live GPS, tide-restricted routes, ladders, water sources and detailed campsite maps.