Should I hike the West Coast Trail or Juan de Fuca Marine Trail instead?
Yes!
That’s the short answer. The Juan de Fuca is the most accessible & best option for most hikers. No registration is required so there’s no hassle. The scenery is similar. The logistics are by far easiest on the Juan de Fuca.
The West Coast Trail is arguably as difficult as the Nootka — but that famous Trail is well maintained & patrolled. Evacuation is straightforward in case of disaster. However the West Coast Trail requires registration & a trail permit you should organize months in advance. It can be difficult to get a permit for the dates you are available to hike.
The Nootka Trail is recommended only for self-sufficient hiking maniacs. (Bring an excellent first aid kit & a VHS marine radio for emergencies if you do go for the Nootka.)
You should probably have already hiked the West Coast Trail before tackling the Nootka or have done some other similar wet, difficult rain forest hike. The Nootka is not for everyone.
Who should hike the Nootka Trail?
Many Nootka hikers have previously hiked the famous West Coast Trail. They seek a similar coastal wilderness hike but one even more wild & less developed.
Nootka is the West Coast Trail without any sissy ladders, cable cars, or bridges.
The Nootka is for the fit — campers who have previously survived coastal hikes of 4 days or longer; well-prepared hikers with proper gear & wilderness camping experience。
(反正看来看去,他在JDF和WCT之后,终于可来点后面可追些熊呀WOLF之流的动物,用他的话说就是:一定要多原始就多原始,能多荒就多荒,不过得有火。)
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