Pachena ... Headlands (east)
Pachena Beach trailhead
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The Pachena Beach trailhead is not close to town. Most hikers arrange transportation for the 5 km between Bamfield to the trailhead.
Bamfield details:
- driving
- parking
- accommodation & food
- maps
When coming off the Trail there is almost always a vehicle waiting to shuttle you to the shower, pub, ferry or bus. The trailhead Information Centre is normally open 9 am - 5 pm. Pickup or drop-off your Trail Permit here. Survivors are awarded a certificate.
If you have time, camp 1 night at the Pachena Beach campground near the Trailhead.
It's a bit of a shame to rush this section. It would be nice to have time to explore the headlands & coves between Pachena & Michigan.
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Starting the WCT from Bamfield you should be carrying the Blisters & Bliss guidebook.
Heading towards Port Renfrew from the Pachena trailhead you'll make great time all the way to Michigan. The Trail is a road for much of those 12 km. Plan on 3 hours to the Pachena lighthouse & about .5 hours from there to Michigan.
Water is available at the Pachena trailhead. Fill up. Blisters & Bliss advises not to take water from Black River as the mineral content is too high.
Pachena ... Headlands (east)
