Plan Your Hike — Sunshine Coast Trail

Things to ConsiderThere are several things to consider when you are planning your hike on the Sunshine Coast Trail. First, how long are you planning to...read more
MapsPlease note that detailed maps for each individual trail along the Sunshine Coast Trail can be found in Eagle Walz’s Sunshine Coast Trail Guidebook....read more
BooksPrices in Cdn $. The Sunshine Coast Trail Guidebook by Eagle Walz is a step-by-step description of all the trails that make up the SCT.read more
WeatherWeather can be changeable and is driest during the months of May – September. Be sure to keep hydrated, especially on hot days. Check the...read more
Hut-to-Hut HikingThe Sunshine Coast Trail is Canada’s longest hut-to-hut hiking trail. The huts are a key feature of the trail. Anyone is welcome to use...read more
SCT PassportThe SCT Passport enables hikers to collect unique stamps for each of the huts on the Sunshine Coast Trail that they visit.read more
Great Day HikesFor full directions and descriptions of these trails, see The Sunshine Coast Trail guidebook, by Eagle Walz, available online or at Tourism Powell River...read more
Multi-Day RoutesFor full directions and descriptions of these trail sections, see The Sunshine Coast Trail guidebook, by Eagle Walz, available online or at Tourism Powell...read more
What to BringDepending on the length of your hike you will need to bring different things. Below is a guideline of what to bring for short, or...read more
Transport to TrailheadsGetting on and off the Sunshine Coast Trail can be a challenge… especially for out of town visitors. Most of the trail is located...read more
Online ForumsWelcome to the Sunshine Coast Trail Forums section! Please use these spaces to share your experiences and insights while using the SCT or to...read more
ActivitiesThere are plenty of activities (besides hiking!) that you can enjoy while you are on the Sunshine Coast Trail. Here are just a few...read more
Wildlife EncountersThe qathet Regional District is both a coastal and mountainous community. It is not only a highly sought after place to live for humans,...read more
Plants, Berries & FlowersThere is an abundance of natural life that you will experience as you hike the Sunshine Coast Trail. Some of the interesting flowers and...read more