Cowichan Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
47.8 miles (77.0 km) · 5,719 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
West Coast Trail (BC, Canada) is a 47.8 mile point-to-point route located in Cowichan Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. The route climbs 5,719 feet and descends 5,319 feet. The most significant ascent covers 5.6 miles and gains 303 feet. Vertical rate measures 123 feet of gain per mile. 79% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 78.55th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring British Columbia.
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