West Coast Trail

West Coast Trail

Essential Backpackers Guide

18 ratings
57 reviews
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 9, 2024
  • August 25, 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

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August 25, 2026

- Crabshack menu updates - Improve leave feedback page

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

Ability to Print

This is a great app!… not sure how to print out hard copies of my trip planning and site info etc.
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Season window extension

Hey, really appreciate the app and all the work you’ve put into it! Super helpful since I did the trail last time before this came out and have been using it in advance of this year’s trip. One thing I wanted to point out and give feedback on that would be an improvement is that you’ve limited the calendar window to Sept 30/Oct 1. Sept 30 is the last day to start the trail - it’s not the end of the window which people will be out hiking. With the ferries running until Oct 7, it would be helpful if the window went until Oct 7. For example, my group will be hitting Owen point in October and I can’t use the app to plan for that.
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Absolutely essential for west coast trail

Did the trail in 2025 and doing it in opposite direction this year the app is very helpful for trail conditions in real time. Works best when hiking community post to it what they see. The tides are indispensable in planning. My only suggestion would be more accurate route planning for inland route of Thrasher junction to beach access B, as some may want to stay in land and not go down to Thrasher at all on day 1 of there trip. Do not think twice you NEED this app!
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Saved our bacon

Great app. Really helped with planning our days as well as to and from. What really saved us though was the map. We were pushing hard in the big rain to make the final crossing at Gordon river and near the high point of the trail it was confusing and we took a wrong turn. We were able to use the app to see where we were and correct our course. Kept checking when we were unsure and made the ferry with lots of time!! Not sure what we would have done without it!!
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Must have for the trail!

Having this app to use on the trail made my trip so simple. Having it show me in real time where I was on the trail was amazing. It was fun to read the shipwreck stories and to learn about what the next day has in store for us. I highly recommend this app for anyone planning to do the trail.

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.