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Section 1 - Cape Scott Park Hike
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Trip Log
The Relay began on a sunny Saturday morning on the northwest tip of Vancouver Island. We were treated to a tranquil 15 km hike through an old growth rain forest and along a corduroy road across a forested wetland toward the ocean. Many of the trails were constructed over 100 years ago by Danish settlers. A second group of hikers went in a day early so they could do a 20 km hike to the Cape Scott lighthouse. In total, 14 hikers camped at Nissen Bight on Saturday night. We were treated to a formidable sunset and views of the spectacular coast mountains on the mainland.
Click here for Cheryl Alexander's photo Gallery of the hike, including Cape Scott Lighthouse.
Click here for a video of the start of the Run.
Map
Section Description
Description: Hiked from parking lot to Nissen Bight.
Distance: 15 km (one-way).
Note: VISTA organized hikers to carry the Section 2 runners' camping gear out from Cape Scott - delivered to Port Hardy. Runners arranged with VISTA to leave their vehicles in Port Hardy and were transported to Cape Scott.
Max Number of Participants
Transportation Details
Starting location: Cape Scott Provincial Park parking lot.
Return: Hike out on June 6 or run the North Coast Trail with the Relay.
Accommodation Options
Relay Section Accommodations: Camping at Nissen Bight (BC Parks) - cost $10/night.
Pre-/Post-Relay Section Accommodations: a group rate of $22/night was available at the North Coast Trail Hostel in Port Hardy for June 4 and 6. Participants were responsible for making their own bookings.
Gear List
A gear list was sent in advance to all Relay participants.
Participants carried backpacks with 2 days of food and camping gear.