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Juan de Fuca Marine Trail

Canada · North America · Multi-day trek · score 65/100

At a glance

CountriesCanada
ContinentNorth America
RegionBritish Columbia (Vancouver Island)
TypeMulti-day trek
Length47 km
Typical duration4 days
Difficulty3/5 (Moderate)
Max altitude100 m
Best seasonMay-Oct
StartChina Beach, BC
EndBotanical Beach (Port Renfrew), BC
Permit / guideBackcountry camping fee (no reservation)
Special gearnone

Score

65/100
Scenery
24/35
Fame
11/25
Uniqueness
14/20
Logistics
16/20

Rugged coastal rainforest trek; easier reservation-free alternative to the West Coast Trail

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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