Hiking the Sunshine Coast Trail: Part 1

Come along as I attempt to thru-hike Canada's longest hut-to-hut hiking trail, the Sunshine Coast Trail in British Columbia, Canada.
The Sunshine Coast Trail is a 180-kilometre back country hiking experience that stretches from Sarah Point in Desolation Sound to Saltery Bay. The route traverses a wide variety of landscapes, from coastal shorelines, along creeks and lakes, through old growth forests to panoramic mountaintops.
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[@CanadianSledDog]

Making me so nostalgic I wanna move back across the country to BC! When I did the SCT I stretched it out to a 300 km tour of the area and spent 31 days hiking and camping with my dog Zora. We left Saltery Bay hiking northbound up Troubridge with about 2 weeks of food in our bags! 🤣 I don't regret anything! We made friends with some swedes hiking the trail, participated in an S&R operation when one of them got separated, saw the most beautiful places on earth, got up close and personal with bears, listened to the elk and the bull frogs every night we camped on a lake, post holed through May snow, enjoying the low bug levels, and generally had the time of our lives. I want to do it again but next time I'll make the route even longer and run it, with as little on my back and as many resupplies as possible. The town of Cranberry and adjacent Townsite were one of the best parts of my trip; with supplies, epic food at the Royal Zayaka and Shingle Mill pub and craft beer at Townsite Brewing, and the beach right there where you can stealth camp and look across at the islands! The only thing wrong with the SCT is it's not long enough! The Suncoaster MTB Trail on the south Sunshine Coast can be used to extend it, and there are so many awesome trails down there, a hiker with good route finding could actually start right at Gibsons or Horseshoe Bay. That idea was what lead me to plan a bikepacking tour there in 2019.

[@LaurenRoerick]

That sounds like a truly excellent adventure! what a fun trip :)

[@ervinslens]

This is outstanding presentation my friend, cinematography is simply breathtaking here. Amazing work and narration!

[@LaurenRoerick]

Aw thank you so much!! :)

[@rosblackmore5422]

Great to catch up with you again on this adventure Lauren. I am watching with interest! Thanks for sharing

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thanks for watching! Much appreciated :)

[@familywithmelody]

Wow, this video really captures the beauty and adventure of hiking the Sunshine Coast Trail! I love how the footage immerses me in the stunning scenery and makes me feel like I'm right there on the trail. Can't wait to see Part 2!

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it :)

[@Tboneguy03]

I was hoping you’d turn that hike into a video or 2. I love the bridges and mossy stairs. I kept thinking “imagine when those were brand new and how now they’re just all weathered and awesome!”

[@LaurenRoerick]

Yes! I finally got to this footage haha. I love how the forest just starts to grow over everything, so beautiful :)

[@catfish452]

love the hair fits you well …. love the video thanks for sharing

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thank you so much!!

[@DuaneBurnett]

Awesome Lauren. Hope you had a great hike. Going to share with our 42,000 Followers on the Sunshine Coast BC Canada page on that F social network dare not named on KZbin LOL Hope that's ok. Will try to hyper tag you if I can.

[@LaurenRoerick]

That's awesome-- Thank you so much :) I would definitely appreciate that!

[@HolisticHikes]

BC is the best, even mossier and greener then here in the PNW. Wild! Amazing!!! 💚💚 from us

[@LaurenRoerick]

It’s so beautiful! Thanks so much!

[@HolisticHikes]

@@LaurenRoerick 💚

[@wncmountainliving4279]

Love you, love the coverage.

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thank you! Stay tuned for more 😁

[@brandielewis6599]

Nice work Lauren, this brings back so many great memories!! I'm starting the process of getting some hikes in the calendar for this season and hoping the snow melts soon.

[@LaurenRoerick]

Aw yes! It was so fun to hike with you guys for a bit! I wanna get back to this one and finish it one of these days. Looks like it might be a while before the snow melts tho!

[@debsmostexcellentadventure5353]

Happy wednesday,ebjoyed this lovely video ,with my hot chocolate ☕debs xx.......

[@LaurenRoerick]

Aw thanks Debs!!

[@LordQuiche]

Nice 🖖

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thanks ✌

[@katemiller8428]

I love how you said “I can’t complain” at the end, after actually complaining through the entire video. This is one of my favourite places I’ve hiked in my life, I felt super lucky to be out there.

[@jameshunt1221]

Hi, mosquito coils work wonders.

[@derekhand7904]

That looks incredible what month did you hike this trail?

[@LaurenRoerick]

It was gorgeous! This was the end of May, but I’d wait a couple weeks longer til mid June. We ran into a lot of snow at higher elevations

[@wowitsseamus1]

great video. Does this trail require permitting?

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thanks! This trail does not require a permit, which makes it a great option over the West Coast Trail

[@rituka]

Awesome trail! I love your videos. May I ask what pack are you using? Thanks.

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thank you! This is the Osprey Exos 58. It's a men's pack, but I liked the way it fit.

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Ugh! The bugs!

[@LaurenRoerick]

They were brutal!!