For our 2019 coastal hike, we chose the Nootka Trail during the first week of July and had variable conditions. It wasn't very sunny, but it didn't actually rain on us, which was a bit of a miracle given our location on the outer coast and the forecast. We teamed up with our friends Anne and Josie Clifford to make a group of five. Our journey started with a long drive to Gold River and then a float plane shuttle to the north end of the trail. From there, we hiked 35 km south to Friendly Cove over the next five days. Highlights included amazing swimming at Calvin Falls, a chest-deep channel crossing and an incredible whale show on the last day (see video near the end).
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| Air Nootka flew us out Nootka sound to the start of the trail. |
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| There were lots of sea caves and arches. |
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| Calvin Falls. An amazing swimming hole. |
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| Good beach combing resulted in this catch. |
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| Huge cedars on route. |
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| The crossing... |
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| We found these on the beach. Ahh... |
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| A light mist for our final morning. |
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| Heading home. |
