West Coast Trail

West Coast Trail

Essential Backpackers Guide

17 ratings
51 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 9, 2024
  • July 21, 2026

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This app provides essential planning tools for backpackers preparing for the West Coast Trail. It offers customizable trip details, tide calculations, an interactive map with points of interest, and daily summaries. An optional upgrade unlocks offline access, on-trail navigation, and weather forecasts.

Customizable trip planning
Automatic tide calculations
Interactive trail map
Daily hike summaries
Campsite details and satellite images
Sunrise/sunset times
Offline map and navigation (PRO)
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What's New in West Coast Trail

2.194

July 21, 2026

Fix critical bug involving YOYO trips with a day-time flip point where trip-plan is not calculating correctly.

Subscription plans

West Coast Trail Pro

Annual Subscription to PRO features

$29.991 Year
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In-App Purchases

$29.99

PRO Pass for 2026 Season

Unlocks PRO features for the 2026 hiking season

User reviews

Be well prepared

The app allows hikers to be well prepared. Read beforehand and during the hike.

Incredible information

Information on the Apps really helpful to plan and prepare your trip. This makes everything easier and what to expect then you can enjoy the trail. Love it so much.

Clair

If you are doing the WCT you need this app and get yourself the pro version.

An excellent resource

This really accelerated our understanding of the complexities of our bucket-list trip. My fave feature was the calendar with the visuals on how favourable the tide times were - this was invaluable to selecting our dates!!!!!!!

Incredible resource

Highly recommend this app if you’re doing the trail! It’s a complete game changer and has so much useful and important information!

FAQ

What does the West Coast Trail app do?

This app serves as an essential guide for backpackers planning to hike the West Coast Trail. It helps you customize your trip details, automatically calculates tide times for beach sections, and provides an interactive map with key points of interest. You can also view daily summaries of distances, ladders, and tides, along with campsite information and sunrise/sunset times.

What features are included in the PRO Pass?

The PRO Pass is a one-year purchase that unlocks all trail features. This includes full offline access to the app, an on-trail map with GPS location for navigation, and precision weather forecasts for major campsites. The PRO Pass is valid for the calendar year it is purchased for and does not auto-renew.

Is the app free to use?

The app has a free version that is fully functional for trip planning and is ad-free. However, the free version locks during your actual hiking dates. To access all offline features and stay trail-ready, you need to upgrade to the PRO Pass.

What are the system requirements for the app?

The provided description does not specify the exact operating system requirements (e.g., iOS or Android versions). However, it is designed for mobile devices and offers offline functionality, suggesting it is compatible with smartphones and tablets that can run mobile applications.

Can I use this app to get a trail permit?

No, the PRO Pass is not a trail permit. You are still required to obtain a Parks Canada West Coast Trail Backcountry Use Permit separately to hike the trail. This app is a planning and navigation tool, not an official permit acquisition service.