I have never seen any bears or cougars on the Wild pacific coast trail. It may also depend on what time of year you go what you might encounter. I go in November so by that time the bears are in hibernation. I have however seen wildlife in the Pacific Rim park and recommend if you walk on the interior trails that you carry a bear bell. The park is good about putting up signs if dangerous wildlife have been spotted in the area so make sure you check the hiking signs at the trailheads for updates before you hike.

Well that will depend upon the time of year and conditions. I suggest you have something that cuts out the wind but you can experience very hot still conditions or wind and rain. It was beautiful walking temperature of 16C when we walked it. Many were wearing shorts! June 2019.

Yes, dogs on a leash are welcome to walk the trail. There are some flights of stairs but there are alternate routes to avoid them. Dogs running off leash have been hurt by wolves so please protect your pets with a leash. No dog on a leash has ever come to harm on this trail. Please bring bags to pick up your dog's waste and carry it to a garbage bin.

I would go and park by the lighthouse, and do the loop there. It takes about 45 minutes, but you could easily take 90 minutes! Lots of wonderful benches to sit on, and enjoy the view. And take binoculars too. You may see some whales off in the distance, as they head back to Alaska. Also, from the Black Rock resort, you can walk on another section of the trail going north. It actually goes for quite a ways that direction, all the way to the Artist's loop, and the big cedar tree loop. But then it's back the way you came from the resort. Make sure you pick up the brochure of the trail once you get there. They usually have some by the lighthouse parking lot. I don't remember if the resort has them or not. Or, just download the map. You can see then, the trail doesn't connect up all the way. Not without going out to the road to walk for a ways. The answers are not allowed to include website links, so just google Wild Pacific Trail.

The Trail is stroller accessible (strollers with off-road tires work best). Some sections of the Artist Loops have steep sections, so a more level stroller route is available. There are few roots on the Trail, as our Trail maintenance crew ensures that they are not exposed/tripping hazards are removed. Wheelchairs can access the Amphitrite Lighthouse from the end of Coast Guard Road. There is a short paved section there. Wheelchair users can access other short sections of the Trail; however there may be stairs, steep sections and the trail can be uneven and soft. Our Trail map outlines the steeper sections of the Trail and the easier grade.

No reservations are needed for this trail. You may be confusing it with the "West Coast Trail", which takes up to a week to hike and does require reservations. The "Wild Pacific Trail" is a day use hiking trail and does not require a reservation.

If you are short on time, the Lighthouse Loop is wonderful as it encapsulates a little bit of everything that the Trail has to offer in terms of scenery. The Artist Loops, on a different section of the Trail, provides spectacular extended views of the coast line (parking at Brown's Beach). Happy Hiking!

About 4hrs.

More on the Seaplane, this is an added adventure to your trip, but the flight has a 25lb luggage restriction, you will need to plan accordingly.

Hello Amanda, Wonderful to hear that you are planning to visit the Wild Pacific Trail on your trip to Ucluelet. The Trail is easily accessed from all local accommodation providers within the town of Ucluelet (some require further walking than others). The Trail map is the best resource to assist you in planning your walk. Be sure to check out our free interpretive walks with posters located on trailheads and our website.