Is the North Coast Trail harder than the West Coast Trail?


Is the North Coast Trail harder than the West Coast Trail? The West Coast Trail (WCT) is considered one of the best trails in Canada and the NCT is a more difficult, remote and wild version of the WCT. However, this trail is just as spectacular and can certainly be considered as one of the best Coastal trails in North America.


What is the hardest part of the coast to coast walk?

The hardest section of the trail is in the Lake District, so if you're familiar with the challenge of Lake District territory, you'll be able to manage the physical challenges of the Coast to Coast. If you're fit, healthy and accustomed to multi-day walking, you'll be okay!


What month is best to walk Coast to Coast?

The Coast to Coast could be walked all year round, however navigation and conditions can be difficult in poor conditions. As such, it is best walked in the period of May to October. There are a couple of different possible itineraries and I have listed three: 12 days, 14 days and 15 days.


What is the hardest part of the California Trail?

Trace the route the pioneers would take through the Great Basin. They needed to stay close to water and grass. They went around mountains, through mountain passes, instead of going right over them. The Great Basin was one of the hardest sections of the trail to cross because of the lack of water and food in the area.


Where to sleep on coast to coast walk?

Coast to Coast Walk Accommodation Directory
  • St. Bees.
  • Cleator.
  • Ennerdale Bridge.
  • Black Sail Hut.
  • Rosthwaite.
  • Grasmere.
  • Patterdale.
  • Shap.


What is the easiest long trail?

4. Appalachian Trail for the most accessible thru-hiking trek. The 'granddaddy' of this list. Forming part of the 'Triple Crown of Hiking' alongside The Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail, the Appalachian Trail is also the most user-friendly.


What is the toughest trail in Europe?

Europe's Most Difficult And Dangerous Hikes For Thrill Seekers To Try
  • The Dolomites, Italy. Dietermeyrl/Getty Images. ...
  • El Caminito del Rey, Spain. ...
  • Aonach Eagach Ridge, Scotland. ...
  • Trift Bridge Hike, Switzerland. ...
  • Grand Randonnée 20, France. ...
  • Striding Edge, England. ...
  • Eagle Walk, Austria. ...
  • Mount Triglav, Slovenia.


What is the most challenging day hike?

The 9 Hardest Hikes in the US National Park Service You Can Do in a Day
  1. South Kaibab to Bright Angel Trailhead, AZ. ...
  2. Cascade Pass to Sahale Arm, WA. ...
  3. Paintbrush Canyon – Cascade Canyon Loop, WY. ...
  4. The Skyline Trail to Camp Muir, WA. ...
  5. Half Dome, CA. ...
  6. Long's Peak, CO. ...
  7. The Narrows (Top Down), UT.