Safety & Staying Healthy
jot this down (250) 726-3604 is the Parks 24-hour / day emergencies only phone number! Bring a mobile phone with you on the hike.
A number of hikers have died on the West Coast Trail. Please check this list to be sure you are as prepared as possible for any circumstance. Forewarned is forearmed. Structures are often damaged — they may be closed or under repair. Take responsibility for your own health & safety. Hazard photos from Parks Canada.
Each year more inexperienced hikers decide to hike the WCT. For some this is a tourist event, which happens to involve hiking. Be ready to assist rookies if necessary.
