We are looking for less campers if that makes a difference. LOADS of mud and plenty of uneven roots. This park is quite off the beaten track and takes some planning and determination to get there which is why it is also never crowded. We visited San Joseph Bay a number of years ago and always vowed we would go back when we could spend more time. Great food!! It's a two-person wide, flat gravel path which winds back and forth and up and down small hills through the old growth forest. We had consolidated our camping equipment to lighten our packs and collaborated on our meals, mostly all dry or dehydrated foods.Day 3 We walked to the lighthouse, chatted with the two guys that man the lighthouse and returned to camp. What a journey to get there. Nels Bight beach to Cape Scott Lighthouse (16.8km to 23.6km) The trail to Cape Scott Lighthouse continues from the southwest end of Nels Bight. Coming back it had rained for two days and lots of mud, rock and exposed tree roots that somehow we did not remember on the hike in. Average one-way hiking time: 4.5 hours. Cape Scott Provincial Park is a 58 square mile tip of land approximately 30 miles ... Nels Bight, Hansen Lagoon, Frederiksen Point, a few fragile buildings and other man-made relics. 20.7m members in the EarthPorn community. Date: 1 July 2008 6. The Cape Scott Trail is a classic trek and offers beginner and intermediate level hikers a chance to experience the remote beauty of the park. Cape Scott Provincial Park is a provincial park located at the cape of the same name, which is the northwestern tip of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, and located 563 km (350 mi) from Victoria.It was established in 1973 with about 37,200 acres (15,100 ha), and later expanded to approximately 22,294 hectares (55,090 acres). Logging road with lots of pot holes and big rocks to avoid. There are some pit toilets at the parking lot and at the entrance to the beach and some bear proof garbage receptacles. The North Coast Trail is a highly challenging and … Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure from... Zodiac Whale Watching Adventure from Victoria. WEAR WATERPROOF BOOTS or you'll be sorry! The route also takes in stunning Guise Bay, complete with sand dunes. Location: Cape Scott Provincial Park Photo Date: July 2010 Description: At the end of the trail lies the spectacular Nels Bight beach, where you can camp on the sand. Marine Chart No: 8. It ascends a small hill and continues through the forest until reaching the beautiful sands of Experiment Bight. It's approximately an 18 kilometer, 5 or 6 hour hike, from the trailhead to Nels Bight. Geographic Location: Cape Scott 3. 3rd day and our hike back we beat our record at 5.5 hours. I just hiked to Nissen bight/Fisherman bay yesterday solo and it was a blast. Poles also recommended. Nissen is lovely and chill if you don't mind an extra-long day trip to the lighthouse (23+ km compared to 15ish from Nels), but be warned the water source is almost 1 km down the beach. Nels Bight, about midway between the eastern boundary of the park near Nissen Bight and the Cape Scott Lighthouse, is a fine-textured white sand beach that is 2.4 km long and 200 metres wide; this is considered the most impressive of the … Finally went to Cape Scott! -128.3533° Recreation District: Cape Scott Provincial Park 2. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from May until September. I thought I hated this hike and now I can't wait to go back! Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Not a lot of rain hiking in so the trail was decent with lots of boardwalk. incredible history and neat landscapes. Irony Creek Campsite via North Coast Trail and Cape Scott Trail. Do you like mud? EarthPorn is your community of landscape photographers and those who appreciate the natural beauty of our … No I didn’t have gaters or poles or big clunky boots! Cape Scott Provincial Park, Vancouver Island Picture: A clear day at Nels Bight Cabin- A popular 16.8 Km overnight hike - Check out Tripadvisor members' 1,344 candid photos and videos. We walked from the trailhead out to San Josef Bay and sat on the beach and enjoyed the view. I did the north coast trail including cape Scott in the summer, I really enjoyed it. r/CampingandHiking: For Backpackers who Hike with Camping Gear in their Backpack. Made for nice fast fun trip. From Port Hardy the drive in is about 60k but all on gravel logging roads. DIFFICULT 10.6 mi. The park rangers check on you every night and are super nice. Quiter than Nels Bight and absolutely beautiful. Immerse yourself in some forest bathing and enjoy the almost pristine beauty of this place. Pay attention to this if you plan to travel to the second beach.If the tide is coming in BEWARE: if you get to the second beach and linger there you could find that the way back is under water forcing you to wade through the surf or taking an alternative overland route. Did the 16k hike to Nels Bight and camped for 3 nights and did day hikes to Cape Scott and area. Please use them or pack out your garbage. No problem finding firewood. Jul 1, 2015 - Nels Bight in Cape Scott Park by Joli from the North A day hike or overnight camping at San Josef Bay (3-4km from the parking lot) is an easy hike and over a well-groomed gravel trail. We went Labour long weekend and were blessed with 20 degree weather and sun, still lots of mud so be prepared for wet feet. more, This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC, Recommended experiences in and around Vancouver Island, Scenic Walking Areas, Points of Interest & Landmarks. Cape Scott Trail is a 48.0 kilometer moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Mount Waddington B, British Columbia, Canada that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Fresh filtered water at the light house. water source are fine a little brown but after running through sawyer filter tasted great! Cape Scott Provincial Park is in the North Vancouver Island region of British Columbia.. Nels Bight 1. Keep an eye on the tide - it comes in a lot faster than you might imagine. Food cache and outhouses(with toilet paper) are available at most campsites. For their own safety dogs are not allowed in the park.Following the main trail you will come to a sign post directing you either left or right.Right takes you to Eric Lake 2.4km, Nissen Bight 14.2km, Nels Bight 16.4km and Cape Scott 21.7km. Lots of water and downed trees. What gets most hikers are the sore and blistered feet from the pack weight and uneven ground. Yeah there was mud and swamps, bears and wolves, but they don’t want anything to do with us. Challenging hike, laden with with insatiable beauty. It is wise if you plan to do this hike to watch the weather and try for a dry period. Very tired, but what a memorable trip and one that not very many people can claim to make. Nels Bight via Cape Scott Trail. DIFFICULT 51.7 mi. Download its GPS track and follow the route on a map. Nels Bight, Cape Scott Provincial Park. 2. Regardless it's so worth it. Oct 7, 2012 - Nels Bight just before sunset over Cape Scott. Deserted, soft white sand stretching toward rocky outcrops, caves and sea stacks. @lifeofemmalee Nels…” This is Nels Bight beach in Cape Scott Provincial Park, a spectacular coastal wilderness area located at the very northwestern trip of Vancouver Island. Night and are super nice beach you will come to a sign post the. Two nights at either Nissen Bight or Nels Bight and camped for 3 nights and did day hikes to Scott... 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