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West Coast Trail Series, Pachena Bay Trailhead

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Coordinates (WGS-84 datum)
N 48° 47.573' W 125° 06.933'

Bamfield, British Columbia
Canada Near By Caches

Hidden On: 08 Aug 2004
Waypoint (Landmark): N0143D
Open Cache:  Unrestricted
Cache type:  Virtual
Cache size:   Unknown

Difficulty: (easy)
Terrain: (easy)

Misc: Drinking water available. There are restrooms (water closets) available Disabled access. Parking is available No fees!

Comments:

We have not implemented maps outside of the U.S.A. ... YET!

Additional maps for this cache available at:

http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=9062b323-10d0-44e1-a7ec-b94f617c4a74

This is the first in a series of Virtual Caches along the West Coast Trail

The West Coast Trail StoryImagine back to the 1800’s, when the waters of Juan de Fuca Strait were filled with European sailing ships and steamers trading in the rich natural resources of the West Coast. European explorers and settlers named this stretch of coast “the Graveyard of the Pacific” for all its shipwrecks.
To assist mariners, lighthouses were built at Cape Beale (1873) and Carmanah Point (1891). A telegraph wire connected Bamfield and Port Renfrew to Victoria by 1890. Despite these improvements in navigational aids and communication, the number of shipwrecks and lost lives continued to grow.

It was the wreck of the Valencia (1906), and the loss of 133 lives, that shocked the nation and prompted the construction of Pachena Lighthouse and the Life Saving Trail. The trail followed the telegraph wire and allowed shipwreck victims and rescuers to travel through the almost impenetrable forest.

Over the years, the Life Saving Trail was abandoned and fell into disrepair. In 1973 the Trail was included in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada and began its transformation to the now world-famous West Coast Trail.

The story continues…
As you hike the West Coast Trail, you will follow in the footsteps of shipwreck survivors, lighthouse keepers and First Nations. Watch for the reminders of the Trail’s shipwreck history along your route. As you hike Valencia Bluffs, pause and reflect on the story that is now part of Canada’s rich heritage.
(from the West Coast Trail Map by Parks Canada)

This is one end of the West Coast Trail, the other end being Port Renfrew. Before attempting to hike the trail please make sure that you have done your research, and physically and mentally prepared yourself for a long hike away from "civilization". This whole series of caches will be virtual, because it would be very unfeasible for anyone to carry anything extra on the hike. Take a photo of yourself and your group at the check Hiker check in at Pachena Bay.

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