San Josef Bay

2.6 km one way.

Terrain: Gentle

Elevations (in meters)
Start:	29	End:	0
Minimum:	0	Maximum:	37
Net Gain:	37	Cumulative Gain:	8

Cape Scott Trailhead: (567 km from Saanich Hall, 67 km on logging roads, 4wd recommended). Drive north from Victoria to Port Hardy (500 km) on highways #1 & BC#19. Just before arriving at Port Hardy take a logging road to your left and drive 67 km to the parking lot.

Note: It is 63 km on ACTIVE logging roads to the trailhead. Extreme caution should be exercised on these roads at all times.
Bus access:While there is no public bus to the trailhead there is the North Coast Trail Shuttle. In 2011 the one way cost was $75 per person.

Facilities available at the trailhead include:

Picnic tables
Shelter is available
Toilets and/or outhouses

Note that rental car insurance does not cover you on the road to Cape Scott, you would be liable for any damages to the vehicle. BCAA does not cover towing from Cape Scott, this can be extremely expensive (over $500) should you need to be towed.

Uses

Backpack	Easy.	45 minutes one way.	Suitable all year.
Dayhike	Easy day hike .	45 minutes one way.	Suitable all year.

Description

The trailbed for the trail to San Joseph Bay is packed, crushed gravel making the trail accessible for BOB style strollers and wheelchairs. The sand is soft so take that into consideration when planning a trip with either of the above.

Features

This trail features animals (Black bear), beaches, birds (Bald Eagle) and forests.

Water

Water is only available from the 2nd beach. This beach can be accessed by a very rough and hazardous overland trail or by beach at low tide. Depending on the level of the tides you might have about 45 minutes to get round the point, collect the water and return. Note that storms could make the beach route inaccessible.

Other trails in Cape Scott Provincial Park

Trail-conditions

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