Radar Hill
Radar Hill

Radar Beach Trail

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Radar Beach Trail

Distance: 1.3mi
Elevation: 377ft
Time: 0.5-1h

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The Radar Beach Trail is a 1.3mi out-and-back route near Tofino that sets out from the top of Radar Hill and climbs down towards a beautiful stretch of beach. The descent is fairly technical and is often blanketed in mud during the rainier months, which makes traversing its length a bit tricky; however, there are ropes to help guide you along the path. From the end of the trail, you will have stunning views of the beautiful coastal landscape that will make you forget about the trouble of getting there in the first place.

Radar Beach Trail hike Map

Getting there

To get to the parking area for the Radar Beach Trail from Tofino, drive east on Campbell Street for 1.3mi and continue onto BC-4. After 5.1mi, turn right, and you will find the parking area at 0.9mi.

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When to do

May–November

Backcountry Campsites

No

Pets allowed

No

Family friendly

Older Children only

Route Signage

Average

Crowd Levels

Moderate

Route Type

Out and back


Radar Beach Trail
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Radar Beach Trail Description

Hiking the Radar Beach Trail is a fun, messy, and sometimes challenging experience that will see you descend Radar Hill along a rocky and root-covered technical route to the beach. While older children might be able to climb their way along the trail, the route will be too dangerous for young kids that could slip and fall. Make sure to wear proper hiking footwear on this route.

Setting out from the parking area next to the Canadians at the Kapyong Korean War monument, follow the trail as it enters into the forest and begins to descend along the hillside steeply. Most of the route will be covered with rocks, roots, and mud that will make travel difficult; however, the hand rope installations should help you scale down. Eventually, the trail will level out into more of a hike through the dense tree cover as you work your way towards the beach. Once there, you will be able to take in the peaceful waterside atmosphere and explore the rocky coastal landscape of the immediate area. Once you have finished up at the beach, head back into the forest and mentally prepare for the slippery climb back up the root-covered trail ahead.

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