Nootka Trail

PUBLIC NOTICE: To all users of the Nootka Island Trail!

Welcome to the traditional territory of the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation.

Please be advised that effective June 15, 2008, there will be a user fee of $45 per person for those who depart for the trail at Yuquot or those who arrive from the trail at Yuquot. Included with this fee is complimentary camping and use of the facilities at Yuquot prior to your departure or arrival. Additional free parking at the Muchalaht Marina is available.

Management of visitor traffic is a key focus for sites like Yuquot (I.R. #1) and the Nootka Trail whose naturalness, character and integrity must be preserved and protected. As you traverse the trail, be aware that you are crossing the boundaries of two of our Reserves AAS (I.R. #3) and TSARKSIS (I.R. #2).

Payment can be made in advance at the Muchalaht Marina from 8:30am to 4:30pm or on site staff is available in the back of the church at Yuquot until September. A receipt will be issued.

We thank you for your cooperation and hope you enjoy your visit.

Group rates apply, for more information contact Margarita James at mjames14@shaw.ca

Nootka Trail Articles

• Hiking the Nootka Island Trail, August 7-12, 1999 – Peter Gumplinger
• The Nootka Trail; A Backpackers' Paradise - by Pal Horvath
• Nootka Sound & other Vancouver Island tips
• Nootka Trail – Besthike.com

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Nootka Trail Books and Guides

• Hiking the West Coast of Vancouver Island Guide
• Hiking Trails 3 – North Vancouver Island
• Coastal Hikes – A Guide to West Coast Hiking in British Columbia and Washington State
• The Nootka Trail A Backpacker’s Guide – by Pal Horvath