5 days on the Sunshine Coast Trail from Fiddlehead Landing to Lang Bay. The objective is to hike the most prominent peak, Tin Hat Mountain, with sweeping 360-degree views on day 2.

This is a multi-day hike at a moderate pace and no rush. This trip does NOT involve bouldering, scrambling or rock climbing. The longest day is 17km hike on day 3. The trail is marked.

Beautiful views are guaranteed. Please google Tin Hat Mountain or Sunshine Coast Trail for photos.

Previous multi-day hiking experience is required. The hike will take place only in fair weather. If the forecast calls for a lot of rain, the trip will be cancelled. I expect an enjoyable hike.

I am flexible with dates and can do the trip anytime in mid-June. I can adjust the trip dates to fit most participants. The preference is to use 2x cars because the end of the trip is in a different place from the start of the trip.

Itinerary

Day 1. Morning ferry Horseshoe Bay – Langdale then drive to Earls Cove for a ferry to Saltery Bay. Drive to Powell Lake Marina and take a boat ride to Fiddlehead Landing hut. Camp by the hut.

Staying in the hut is not guaranteed. A tent or a bivy is required if the hut is full. This is applicable to all days.

Day 2. Hike to Tin Hat Mountain. 7 kms. 1000 meters elevation gain. Camp by Tin Hat Hut.

Day 3. Hike to Elk Lake Hut. 17km and 574m elevation gain. Camp by Elk Lake Hut.

Day 4. Hike to Walt Hill Hut. 13km and 615m elevation gain. Camp by Walt Hill Hut.

Day 5. Hike to Lang Bay. 10km and elevation loss 500m. Take the ferry to Earls Cove and then another ferry to Horseshoe Bay. Back in Vancouver by the end of day 5.

The total cost of transportation, ferry, gas and a boat ride is approximately $150 per person.

There will be a planning meeting for the participants once the dates are confirmed with the group.

Update May 7: the trip dates have been confirmed to Thur Jun 15 to Monday June 19.

Update June 15: trip cancelled because of weather forecast