Nature coast state trail trenton 2020 all you need to. Many panoramic views and a wide variety of vegetation and wildlife. The sunshine coast trail is a 180kilometre back country experience that stretches from sarah point in desolation sound to. Elevation, latitude and longitude of sunshine, ethekwini, suidafrika on the world topo map. Prior to the start of the hike, i have to research on few things on the cost, parking and distance. Sunshine coast trail maps powell river, bc, canada. As mentioned above, there are two pdf bookets available for purchase. Sunshine coast trails a compilation of all of the areas trail descriptions and maps. The region boasts approximately 844 identified trails covering over 1570 kilometers.
The sct is the latest of a number of wct alternatives. These trails range from wide, accessible paths through established provincial park to narrow single track winding through active, working forests. At banff sunshine village, our three mountains offer skiers and snowboarders more than 3,500 acres to play on. At goats eye, skiers will find the goats eye express our most challenging lift, wolverine express. Sunshine coast trails map store includes mobile apps, waterresistant paper maps. Watching the ferry that goes between earls cove on saltery bay from the sunshine coast trail near fairview cabin getting to the start of the sunshine coast trail. We hiked from manzanita bluff to rievelys pond, then finished near powell river. Aug 17, 2014 the lost coast trail stretches 25 miles through the king range national conservation area, from mattole beach in the north to the village of shelter cove in the south. Hiking the sunshine coast trail, british columbia canada trails.
Sarah point is the official start of the sunshine coast trail but that doesnt mean you have to start here. You can start anywhere there is an access point and there are plenty. This map, created in 2012, accurately depicts the sunshine coast trail, and the placement of the hutscamping spots along the trail. Sunshine coast trail map a 17 x 22 waterresistant map of all the trails on the sunshine coast. The whole trail is 180 kilometers long and stretches the whole length of the northern sunshine coast from north of lund, past powell river, to the. The shared path is owned by florida department of transportation, turnpike enterprise, and operated and maintained by the three counties parks and recreation departments. The welcoming ski town of banff is located only 90 minutes from calgary international airport while the village of lake louise sits just another 45 minutes west.
Dec 07, 2014 map and directions trail head parking is located at the corner of sunshine coast highway highway 101 and egmont road, minutes from earls cove ferry terminal. Icons will appear on each trail map to help you decide which trails are best suited for you. Entirely volunteerbuilt and maintained, it is the longest huttohut hike in canada. It occupies the right of way that was once the route for the historic atlantic coastline railroad. Here you will find a link to a large pdf version of the sunshine coast map, showing the many different areas, such as noosa, moolalaba, maroochydore, caloundra and many more for your holiday destinations. What we really need is a dedicated thru hiking pdf guide online. The mountainstosea trail is a simple footpath stretching almost 1,200 miles across north carolina from clingmans dome in the great smoky mountains to jockeys ridge on the outer banks.
Nearby west coast trail is the best hike in the world. Powell river, bc, canada sunshine coast trail maps. The trail is fairly flat there are a few hills to climb but the terrain is challenging. Finally, for optimum enjoyment of this beautiful and challenging trail, check out our suggestions on what to bring to ensure that you are prepared for. The sunshine coast trail hiking guide can be purchased from the visitors bureau. Sunshine coast trail to sliammon lake trail is a 10.
Sunshine coast trails strategy sunshine coast trails society. Download the overview map of sunshine coast recreation maps. Since the trail goes up and down, start in good condition. Sunshine coast trail to sliammon lake trail british. Sunshine coast trail backpacking trip from tin hat mountain cabin to walt hill hut duration.
Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. This completely paved trail is a unique tshape formed by the small florida towns of chiefland, cross city, and trenton. The sunshine coast trail is canadas longest huttohut hiking trailand the only free one. Sunshine coast hikes and bikes some of my favourite routes. It has huts for shared public use you dont have to carry a tent, and weaves through o.
Working with the public and local stakeholders, the purpose of this trail strategy is to guide the planning, development and management of a sustainable trail network on the lower sunshine coasts crown land embracing the diversity of users and nurturing social, cultural, health, economic and environmental benefits in the local communities. Great for photography, with pleasant scenery and a great variety of birds and butterflies. The trail is located on the upper sunshine coast in powell river, british columbia. The 180 kilometre sunshine coast trail in british columbia, canada is an amazing back country adventure that stretches from sarah point located in desolation sound all the way to saltery bay. The sunshine coast trail is a 180kilometre back country hiking experience that stretches from sarah point in desolation sound to saltery bay. Trail map of the nature coast state trail from anderson road and continental road cross city to n. Sunshine coast userfriendly trail guide district of sechelt. Apr 16, 2020 for basic maps, simple trail descriptions, and illustrated stories about the 128 km stretch of east coast trail between cape st. Long overshadowed by vancouver island and its worldrenowned west coast trail, the sunshine coast is finding its way onto the map. Its described as a series of day hikes very confusing for the thru hiker.
Maps and brochures pacific rim national park reserve. Highlighting expansive coastal and mountain vistas, meandering through oldgrowth rainforest and dotted with trailside huts, the 180km sunshine coast trail is a worldclass hiking route just a halfday trip from downtown vancouver. Francis and bay bulls, check out the individual trail pages on this blog. The map below shows a closer view of the fairview section of the sct. Trails explore sunshine coast tourism official site. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is st geo which is approximately 21 miles away and has an elevation of 2,770 feet 1,525 feet lower than sunshine trail.
Topographic map of sunshine, ethekwini, suidafrika. We work statewide building and maintaining trail, encouraging communities to create new sections of trail, and helping people hike it. Over the easter long weekend i spent three days backpacking a section of the sunshine coast trail with a group of friends. The sunshine coast trail is well signedlook for the orange square markers to stay on trackbut make sure you come prepared with a map. Trailforks ranks trails with a combination of user ratings and raw trail usage data from rides.
The trail meanders along the foot of high mountains in the king range in southern humboldt county and northern mendocino county. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from march until october. Hikers exploring this coastal wilderness trail are rewarded with incredible views of spring icebergs, summer whales, and much more. Nature coast state trail map anderson road and continental. Explore the sunshine coast with our interactive maps and downloadable pdf map. Hiking the incredible sunshine coast trail explore magazine. World north america pacific nw canada sunshine coast trail.
Sunshine coast trail huttohut hiking sunshine coast. This trail currently terminates at the intersection of highway 101 and the homesite creek forest service road in halfmoon bay. The 10 best sunshine coast hiking trails with photos. This is a map of the sunshine coast hinterland great walk,indicating detailed entrance options, roads, facilities, meeting and camping areas, and walking tracks. The lost coast trail is a popular summer backpacking route along the shoreline of a remote region in northern california. However all of the information on this website is free. This 180km route near powell river, bc, extends from sarah point to saltery bay. Swimming in several lakes along the trail, berry picking. Ive been on the trenton to old town portion of the trail many timeswalking, bicycling and rollerblading the bridge is a little bumpy on rollerblades, lol.
Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The sunshine coast trail from sarah point in desolation sound to saltery bay is canadas longest hut to hut hiking trail. The east coast trail is an absolutely unique hiking destination that follows the rugged shoreline of the atlantic ocean. Plan out your day before heading to sunshine village or navigate the mountain while youre at the resort with the latest sunshine village trail maps. The suncoast trail is a 42mile paved trail that stretches from hillsborough county through pasco and ending in hernando county. One of the best hikes in the world sunshine coast trail. Banff sunshine, the lake louise ski resort, and mt norquay cater to all abilities and offer astounding scenic beauty. Sunshine coast trail maps experience one of the worlds top 50 hiking and wilderness trails. Find downloadable and printable sunshine coast trail maps on this page. Maps plan your trip sunshine coast tourism official site. Trail maps sunshine village ski resort in banff alberta.
These profiles show features about each trail such as. A lowresolution map can be downloaded from the trail s website. Nature coast state trail the nature coast state trail is a 32 mile long paved multiuse trail that extends from chiefland, in levy county florida, to cross city in dixie county. Friends of the mountainstosea trail is the growing community of members and volunteers who support the trail, an official unit of the north carolina state park system. In 1992 a small group of people founded the powell river parks and wilderness society paws and started building hiking trails that linked the remaining stands of old growth forests in the regions. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from april until october. Download pdf this map, created in 2012, accurately depicts the sunshine coast trail, and the placement of the hutscamping spots along the trail. The best mountain biking trails in sunshine coast trailforks. I traveled from lady lake, florida to ride the nature coast state trail on march 1718 staying overnight in chiefland. Goats eye mountain is the first stop on the sunshine gondola. Sunshine coast trail british columbia, canada alltrails. More than just a walk in the woods, the trail traces the diversity that is north carolina. Select resorts also feature an additional trail map from partner, fatmap that provides a 3d view of the ski resort, including slope steepness and aspect, along with information on what its like.
To be frank, most of the walk is concrete rather than just boards, but the creek is interesting see if you can spot a platypus. Sunshine, ethekwini, suidafrika on the elevation map. Witta curramore obi obi kidaman creek cunnamulla cairns townsville mackay rockhampton bundaberg toowoomba gold coast gladstone mt isa r eat bar r ier eef south ocean pacific coral sea queensland see sunshine coast locality map brisbane location map. Queensland department of national parks, sport and racing subject. Maps are available here, and can be found in hard copy at tourism powell river on joyce avenue. It is available in paper format at tourism powell river. Nature coast state trail is a state park in florida. This terrain is so rugged that no paved roads exist along the shore for more than 50 miles. The remote sunshine coast trail sct traces the bc mainlandyet its only accessible by ferry or flight. Sunshine coast trail 7 days 6 nights powell river to lang bay. Sunshine coast trails map is available in several formats a waterresistant paper map, two mobile apps one for iphone and one for androids, and ebooks for your convenience. The trail stretches 180 km from the saltery bay ferry terminal in the south to sarah point in the desolation sound marine park in the north.