Thanks for putting it on. This kind of trail doesn't seem to be common in North America. Reminds me of this
Cheers,
Jacek
Jeremy Hakes - Dec 15, 2008 10:03 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Really Interesting
My pleasure. Thanks for visiting the page and for the vote. There are some, but not many like it. Some aren't as happy with the trail as others, but we had a nice experience.
about the trail being different. A very informative look at the nuts and bolts of the hike. I must admit that after seeing this vision of the WCT, I'm not so keen on doing it.
Thanks for sharing your photos of the experience and for taking the time to post it!!
Jeremy Hakes - Jan 31, 2009 11:35 pm - Hasn't voted
I did the West Coast Trail (north-south) in September of '09.
there's a couple of negatives: (1) I paid $135 $US for the permit to walk the trail. (2)The actual trail is not maintained. there's lots of mud and the boardwalk has not been upgraded in at least a decade so it's slippery, broken. and almost non-functional.
The ladders, bridges and cable cars are well maintained.
The trip was exhausting. When you are not on the beach you need to watch your footing constantly or you will fall and that can be serious. (Broken legs...etc.)
However, I had a great time. I fell in with a great group, the weather was great (sun, sun, sun) and the views, trees, and beach camping were special. I've done a lot of "stuff" in New Zealand, Nepal, and Scotland and I would say that this experience, although strenuous, was as good as it gets.
yatsek - Dec 14, 2008 5:20 pm - Voted 10/10
Really InterestingThanks for putting it on. This kind of trail doesn't seem to be common in North America. Reminds me of this
Cheers,
Jacek
Jeremy Hakes - Dec 15, 2008 10:03 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Really InterestingMy pleasure. Thanks for visiting the page and for the vote. There are some, but not many like it. Some aren't as happy with the trail as others, but we had a nice experience.
Bill Reed - Jan 31, 2009 10:45 am - Voted 10/10
I would have to agreeabout the trail being different. A very informative look at the nuts and bolts of the hike. I must admit that after seeing this vision of the WCT, I'm not so keen on doing it.
Thanks for sharing your photos of the experience and for taking the time to post it!!
Jeremy Hakes - Jan 31, 2009 11:35 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: I would have to agreeMy pleasure. Thanks for checking out the page. :)
rics - Nov 17, 2009 11:16 pm - Hasn't voted
West Coast TrailI did the West Coast Trail (north-south) in September of '09.
there's a couple of negatives: (1) I paid $135 $US for the permit to walk the trail. (2)The actual trail is not maintained. there's lots of mud and the boardwalk has not been upgraded in at least a decade so it's slippery, broken. and almost non-functional.
The ladders, bridges and cable cars are well maintained.
The trip was exhausting. When you are not on the beach you need to watch your footing constantly or you will fall and that can be serious. (Broken legs...etc.)
However, I had a great time. I fell in with a great group, the weather was great (sun, sun, sun) and the views, trees, and beach camping were special. I've done a lot of "stuff" in New Zealand, Nepal, and Scotland and I would say that this experience, although strenuous, was as good as it gets.