Juan de Fuca Marine Trail: China Beach to Clinch Beach

Park: Juan de Fuca Provincial Park, Jordan River

11.0 km point to point.

Terrain: Rough

Elevations (in meters)

Start End Minimum Maximum Gain

100 0 0 100 100

China Beach Trailhead: (70 km from Saanich Hall). Drive west from Victoria on highway #1 to the Colwood exit. Take this exit and continue to where the road becomes BC#14 through Sooke to Jordan River. From Jordan River continue driving west for approximately 3.5 km until you come to China Beach. Turn left and drive into the parking lot. (A $5 parking fee is charged.)

Facilities available at the trailhead include:

Toilets and/or outhouses

Clinch Beach Trailhead:

Facilities available at the trailhead include:

Toilets and/or outhouses

Uses

Backpack	Easy to moderate.		Best from April thru October.
Dayhike	Moderate to strenuous day hike .	3 hours one way.	Suitable all year.
Dayhike	Moderate day hike .		Suitable all year.

Features

This trail features beaches, forests and views.

Hazards

boardwalk (can be very slippery in wet conditions)
some streams are crossed on footlogs
rouge waves (waves of unusual height that can occur even on calm days - be cautious when wading or fishing, don’t stand too close to the water while taking photos)
suspension bridge crossings of some creeks or rivers

Trail subject to mud, especially in fall, winter and spring. Suspension bridge crossing near China Beach, some log crossings/stairs. The portion of the Juan de Fuca trail from Mystic Beach to just beyond Bear Beach was closed in mid July 2005 due to bear problems. The section is now open but the park staff were unable to catch the bear. We suggest you check the BC Parks website for more information.

Comments

The trail can be quite muddy, especially in the fall, winter and spring. Gators and well water proofed boots are a must.

Campsites along the trail

Mystic Beach	2.0 km	Outhouse	Water is available quality is good.
Mystic Beach	Approx2.0 km	Outhouse	Water is available quality is good.
Bear Beach	9.0 km	Bear cache/wire Outhouse	Water is available quality is good.
Bear Beach	9.0 km	Bear cache/wire Outhouse	Water is available quality is good.

For additional information see:

Giant Cedars, White Sands by Don Mills.
Juan de Fuca Trail by Matthew Payne.

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