Extensive upgrades to the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail are complete, allowing hikers access to the entire 47-kilometre wilderness trail this season.

The 2019 Sombrio Point Trail Upgrade began in February to revamp park facilities at 24 locations in the area. For a safer hiking experience, new stairs, bridges, boardwalks and railings have been installed, along with improved infrastructure that addresses cliff exposure.

The completed work is Phase 2 of a multi-year project addressing infrastructure improvements to the trail. Phase 3 is scheduled to begin in spring 2020.

Most of the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail is designed for strenuous day or multi-day hiking and camping in a rugged, isolated area. Hikers should be prepared for uneven ground and slippery conditions on muddy trails, wooden surfaces, boulders and rocky shorelines.

Some easy to moderate day-hiking opportunities are available from the four trailheads located at Juan de Fuca East (China Beach), Sombrio Beach, Parkinson Creek and Botanical Beach.

For more information on Juan de Fuca Provincial Park, visit:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/juan_de_fuca/