Clayoquot Sound has a staggering array of hiking trails within it. Between Tofino and Ucluelet, Pacific Rim National Park has several wilderness and beach trails, each one radically different from the last. The Islands in the area are often separate Provincial Parks.
TheWestCoastTrail
The world famous West Coast Trail is found not far from Ucluelet. Bamfield is home to the northern trailhead to this wonderful trail known for its 80 foot ladders, stunning beaches and regular encounters with shipwrecks from the Graveyard of the Pacific.
Avatar Grove and Canada's gnarliest tree is an amazing thing to see and finding it is half the fun. The cute little town of Port Renfrew, know for it's logging, amazing fishing and home of one of the trailheads to the world renowned West Coast Trail, is now reworking it's image to include this fantastic wonder. Dubbed Canada's gnarliest tree this mammoth cedar will surely leap from the unknown to the feature of millions of tourist photos in the coming days and years.
Avatar Grove is a 50 hectare area of old growth forest that has shot to prominence in this part of the world in recent years. It has been embraced as something to be saved, admired and loved, not cut into lumber. The Victoria based Ancient Forest Alliance is at the forefront of rescuing and protecting Avatar Forest. They discovered, named and drove it into the world's eyes. Avatar Grove is slowly growing into a hiking destination. Wooden stars and a boardwalk have been constructed and new additions are added frequently. There is even a viewing platform for the gnarly tree at an ideal location to take in the view. Though Avatar Grove and Canada's gnarliest tree is a couple hours drive from Victoria, the drive is very scenic. The various sections/trailheads of the Juan de Fuca Trail are all easy stops on the way to Avatar Grove. East Sooke Park, Witty's Lagoon, Fort Rodd Hill and many more sights are also located along the way. Continued here...
Directions to Avatar Grove
Drive to Port Renfrew along West Coast Hwy #14. (2.5 hours from Victoria and excellent signs direct you the whole way)
Immediately upon reaching Port Renfrew turn right onto Deering Road, zero your odometer.
At 0.2km cross a long one lane bridge over the San Juan River.
At 1.4km bear left.
At 2.7km pass the red West Coast Trail hiker registration building on your left.
At 3.9km bear left and cross another large, one lane bridge over San Juan River.
At 4.3km turn left at the T junction at the end of the bridge.
At 4.7km pass the turnoff to Pasheeda Shores on your left.
At 5.3km pass the turnoff to Port Renfrew Marina on your left.
At 9.3km bear left at the Braden Main sign.
At 9.5km cross a third large, one lane bridge over Gordon River, this one with incredible views.
At 10.4km bear right.
At 11.0km pass the little white 42km sign.
At 11.2km cross the little bridge and immediately park on your right. From where you parked, look for the Upper Avatar Grove trailhead sign and stairs ascending into the forest on the left side of the road. From the trailhead to the gnarly tree is about a 10 minute walk through steep terrain. The Lower Avatar Grove is on the right side of the road and descends quickly into the forest.
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Avatar Grove and Canada's gnarliest tree is an amazing thing to see and finding it is half the fun. The cute little town of Port Renfrew, know for it's logging, amazing fishing and home of one of the trailheads to the world renowned West Coast Trail, is now reworking it's image to include this fantastic wonder. Dubbed Canada's gnarliest tree this mammoth cedar will surely leap from the unknown to the feature of millions of tourist photos in the coming days and years. 
Astoundingly impressive trees!
Long drive from Victoria
Avatar Grove 
East Sooke Park 
Elk/Beaver Lake 
Fort Rodd Hill 
Day 1 Pachena to Darling 
Michigan Creek at 12k 
