This Hike Haida Gwaii blog has the sole purpose to share information about hiking trails in Haida Gwaii. We launched this idea to encourage locals and tourists alike to take hikes and enjoy the wonderful therapy of spending time with Mother Nature.
The different landscapes and seascapes of the islands can take you on varying adventures on any given day. The listed trails can provide you with plenty of forest walks, beach combing, foraging, and some even camping destinations. We have based most if not all of the trail information on other sources that inspired this site.
Up to this time, we have not found any extensive resources about the trails in Haida Gwaii. Hike Haida Gwaii can hopefully be a source of information for the curious adventurers out there. We do not offer 100% accuracy and we encourage you to let us know of any updates any trails might have and or share your own stories as well.
We ask that any hiker of the island take the Haida Gwaii Pledge and always respect all the places they visit and the Haida culture and people. Also, always be prepared to remember we are only visitors to one of the most magnificent places in the world.
Please be mindful of your personal safety and the environmental consequences of your visits to Haida Gwaii. We promote going outdoors to keep health in mind, body, and in spirit.
To start your adventure, click on “Go Hike” to access the information you might need in your next outdoor destination. Let us go, Hike Haida Gwaii!
How to Use Hike Haida Gwaii – Go Hike
Whether you like to go on a short hike or a challenging day hike, we have listed trails in this section of Hike Haida Gwaii for you to choose from. Our guide format is easy to follow and contains parts of trail information.
| SECTION | DESCRIPTION |
| Trail Name | Official or local names of trails, based on prior publications we found or their local nickname |
| Featured Images | Compilation of photos taken on the trails |
| Features | A couple of highlights about the trail |
| About | This part shares more information about the trail – including historical references, what to expect in the trail, and tips for getting there. |
| How to get there | Some trails will have very specific directions on how to reach their trailhead as some are difficult to find or not maintained. |
| Difficulty | The level of time and energy the trail can demand from adventure seekers |
| Total Distance | Approximate distance to estimate how much time you budget for the trail |
| Type | The Loop trails start and end at the same location and follow a single trail or multiple trails to form a loop. Out-and-Back trails start and end at the same location and follow a single trail or multiple trails to an endpoint and then return along the same route. Point-to-Point trails start and end in different locations. These routes are often part of a multi-day hiking or backpacking trip or segments of long-distance trails such as Cape Fife and East Beach Trail. |
| Elevation Gain | Provides how steep the terrain on the trail can get |
| Coordinates | Some trails have coordinates that we include that can be used in Google Maps to approximately pinpoint the trailhead or location of features in the trail. |