Explore the Trails. Experience the Land. Walk with Respect.
Hiking Haida Gwaii
1. Haida Gwaii Pledge
Need to know information when visiting Haida Gwaii.
2. Hiking Etiquette
Learn the principles of hiking with responsibility and safety.
3. Go Hike
A collection of hiking and beach trails around the island.
Hike Haida Gwaii was created to share clear, accessible information about the many hiking and beach trails across the islands. Our hope is to encourage both locals and visitors to step outside, explore the land, and enjoy the grounding, restorative experience of spending time with Mother Nature.
The landscapes and seascapes of Haida Gwaii offer endless variety — forest walks, shoreline wanderings, foraging opportunities, and even camping destinations. Every trail has its own character, and every day brings a different adventure. Most of the trail information we share comes from our own experiences and from the sources that inspired this project. Haida Gwaii is always changing, and at this time, there is no single extensive resource for all its trails. We hope this site becomes a helpful starting point for curious explorers.
We do not claim perfect accuracy. Trails shift, weather changes, access points evolve. If you notice updates or new conditions, please let us know so we can keep this resource useful for everyone. You’re also welcome to share your own stories — the community knowledge of Haida Gwaii is one of its greatest strengths.
We ask all hikers to take the Haida Gwaii Pledge: explore with respect, honour the land and Haida culture, and remember that we are visitors in one of the most magnificent places in the world.
Please be mindful of your personal safety and the environmental impact of your visit. We promote spending time outdoors to support health in mind, body, and spirit.
To begin your adventure, click Go Hike and explore the trails waiting for you.
Let’s go — Hike Haida Gwaii.
How to Use Hike Haida Gwaii – Go Hike
Hike Haida Gwaii makes it easy to find the right trail for your next adventure — whether you’re planning a short walk or a full day hike. The Go Hike section lists a growing collection of trails across the islands, each presented in a clear, consistent format so you can quickly understand what to expect.
Every trail guide includes essential details such as the trail name, features, difficulty, distance, and how to get there — giving you a simple, reliable starting point for exploring Haida Gwaii’s forests, beaches, and wild spaces.
Official or local names of trails, based on prior publications we found or their local nickname
The level of time and energy the trail can demand from adventure seekers
Approximate distance to estimate how much time you budget for the trail
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.
A couple of highlights about the trail
Estimated time to complete the trail to give you an idea of your turn-around time
Provides how steep the terrain on the trail can get
Modern GPS capable devices can assist in finding the trailhead