Comments on: 2026 BC Backpacking Reservation Dates You Need to Know

By: Taryn Eyton

Taryn Eyton — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 17:24:57 +0000

In reply to Ruth. If you are looking to hike on Vancouver Island, Mike Blake of MB Guiding offers guided hikes in a variety of locations across the island including the West Coast Trail.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 16:54:52 +0000

Good morning Taryn Thank you for all this wonderful information,destinations incredible photos. My dream for many years has been to hike Pacific Rim Trail. I am 68 now,in good shape,no health issues. Just moved to Squamish from Quebec. I even found a personal trainer…it’s now or never for me. I think it would be wise to find a small group for this adventure as opposed to doing it alone. I know you must be very busy however a moment of your time to recommend a group with a guide or not , would be deeply appreciated. Safe ,long, and happy travels to you Ruth

By: Taryn Eyton

Taryn Eyton — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 17:30:47 +0000

In reply to Dan.

You need to put everyone’s name on the reservation when you make it, but you can edit the names on your reservation up to your start date so it’s not a big deal don’t have your group sorted out. For more info on WCT reservations, see my WCT guide: https://dawnoutdoors.com/guide-to-the-west-coast-trail/

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 21:44:33 +0000

Do reservations require everyone in the parties name? I am good to go but I am not sure who my hiking partners will be for Westcoast trail

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:01:02 +0000

In reply to Taryn Eyton. Cheers!

By: Taryn Eyton

Taryn Eyton — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 23:15:30 +0000

In reply to Nick Dal Farra.

You can find opening information for all National Parks on the Parks Canada reservations page: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/voyage-travel/reserve

By: Nick Dal Farra

Nick Dal Farra — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:57:48 +0000

Hello Taryn, thanks for your article. Where did you find the opening date for WCT reservations? I can’t find any information on the Pacific Rim National Park website, and they didn’t have any dates when I called a few weeks ago!

By: Taryn Eyton

Taryn Eyton — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:31:33 +0000

In reply to Andrew Duncan. Ah sorry Andrew, I update the posts annually and haven't updated the Washington one yet as many of their dates haven't been announced yet. But the 2022 version of the post should be live in a few weeks.

By: Andrew Duncan

Andrew Duncan — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:44:20 +0000

Noticed above you mention Washington Backpacking reservation dates for 2022 however when clicking on your link it’s 2021 permits and reservation dates. Doubtful they will be identical from one year to the next if that’s what you are saying. Perhaps you could clarify?

Thanks.

By: Taryn Eyton

Taryn Eyton — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 15:31:32 +0000

In reply to Paul. Hi. The Numa Creek trail is closed from the trailhead to the junction with the Rockwall Trail. But the Numa Creek campground is open. Parks Canada plans to open the Numa Creek trail this year though.