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Difficulty
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Very Easy
Elevation
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103 m
Distance
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3.9 km
Duration
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1-1.5h
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Hot Spring Cove Boardwalk Trail

Hot Spring Cove Boardwalk Trail
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The Hot Spring Cove Boardwalk Trail is a 2.4mi out-and-back hiking route in Maquinna Provincial Park that can be accessed from Tofino by seaplane or boat. This fantastic day-trip opportunity will take you through an awe-inspiring old-growth forest to arrive at a series of seven geothermal hot pools. The beauty of the trail and the relaxation you will feel from the hot springs will be enough to make you forget about the difficulty in getting there.

Route Description for Hot Spring Cove Boardwalk Trail

Located 27 nautical miles from Tofino, the Hot Spring Cove Boardwalk Trail is an unforgettable hiking route that will allow you to experience the true beauty of this remote part of Vancouver Island. The trail borders the land of the Ahousaht First Nation and travels south along the edge of the water through a scenic stretch of old-growth forest. You will need to climb some stairs as you make your way along the trail, but you will quickly find yourself in the magical forest and at the edge of the series of geothermal pools.

Exercise caution in the area around the hot springs as the terrain is rocky and often slippery from the water. As you relax in the hot springs, you will be able to gaze out into the vast expanse of the ocean and take in unparalleled coastal views. When you’ve wrapped up your time in the pools, head back along the boardwalk for your return trip to Tofino.

Getting to the Hot Spring Cove Boardwalk Trail Trailhead

To reach the Hot Spring Cove Boardwalk Trail from Tofino, hikers will need to make arrangements to access this remote area via a 1.5-hour boat ride or a 20-minute flight by seaplane.

Route Information

  • When to do:

    March–October

  • Backcountry Campsites:

    No

  • Pets allowed:

    No

  • Family friendly:

    Yes

  • Route Signage:

    Average

  • Crowd Levels:

    Moderate

  • Route Type:

    Out and back

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