THE SUNSHINE COAST TRAIL

This photo is courtesy of the Sunshine Coast Trail volunteers

The above photo is of Teth Yeth - Sliammon. Picturesque views such as this one are found all along the entire trail, as the majority of the trail hugs the coastline. Well worth the trip.

Mitchell's, the company that services the Powell Forest Canoe Route, surrounding ocean & mountains of Powell River B.C. at the top of the Sunshine Coast.

Powell River now has a major hiking trail that was open for its first official season in 1999! Work began on this trail in 1992, by the non-profit society, Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society (PRPAWS). Thanks to the PR PAWS and numerous other volunteers, tourists have another outdoor adventure to conquer! This 180km trek starts at Sarah Point (past Lund) and ends at Saltery Bay, with campsites (some are rough), and most have outhouses and picnic tables. It’s twice as long as Vancouver Island’s West Coast Trail! The views from the Gwendoline Hills and Tin Hat Mountain are fabulous. You will enjoy the waterfalls through Appleton Canyon and eventually reach a cypress log cabin at Confederation Lake built for public use. You will also see fabulous old growth trees, rivers, lakes, creeks, ponds, bridges, and parks. You will accomplish alpine ridge walks and valley descents. This trail also has great fishing and swimming opportunities throughout. Currently on this trail are two restaurants, one hotel, three bed & breakfasts, and one hut. You can choose to do the whole trail, or only parts of it. This way you can tailor its length, and level of difficulty. Many of the hiking trails are accessible by active logging roads, so if you have a problem, Mitchell's can get to you. The Sunshine Coast Trail’s northern section is open all year, but the southern, mountainous sections are covered in snow, until late spring. For all the details on this new trail, please contact us with your mailing address, or visit their official Web site.

Mitchell's provides quality hiking equipment rentals and transport service to and from The Sunshine Coast Trail with free parking for your car, on our private property. This service provides you with an emergency contact person if you should ever need evacuation.