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Chin Beach to East Sombrio Beach Campsite via Juan de Fuca Marine Trail

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British Columbia

Chin Beach to East Sombrio Beach Campsite via Juan de Fuca Marine Trail

Hard

5.0

(1)

33

hikers

Chin Beach to East Sombrio Beach Campsite via Juan de Fuca Marine Trail

05:53

14.3km

600m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Juan de Fuca Provincial Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.19 km

East Sombrio Campground

Highlight • Camping

East Sombrio Campground is one of three designated camping areas at Sombrio Beach. Set on the eastern end of the beach, it's a popular overnight stop on the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail and the closest campground to Sombrio's famous slot canyon waterfall. Bear caches and pit toilets are available, and a backcountry camping permit is required.

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2

1.51 km

Sombrio Beach waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Tucked inside a narrow canyon behind Sombrio Beach, this waterfall cascades between towering rock walls draped in moss and ferns. It's only a short walk from the beach, but easy to miss if you don't know where to look.

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3

3.05 km

Juan de Fuca Marine Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Juan de Fuca Marine Trail follows one of Vancouver Island's wildest stretches of coastline, weaving between rainforest and remote beaches for 47 kilometres. Watch for the orange balls hanging in the trees – they mark the exits from the beach back onto the trail. Before setting out, check the tide tables, as high tides and storm surges can cut off sections of the route.

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4

5.17 km

Loss Creek suspension bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Crossing high above Loss Creek, this suspension bridge marks one of the trail's most dramatic creek crossings. From the bridge, you can look down into the steep forested canyon before the creek empties into the Pacific.

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5

7.31 km

Chin Beach Campsite

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful Campsite. At least 10 spots to set up tents, and toilets available. Fresh water running through the camp and very well accessible.
If the sky is clear, very nice sunsets can be seen here

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14.3 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

2.17 km

291 m

100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

862 m

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Tuesday 11 August

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