THE WEST COAST TRAIL AND NITINAT LAKES, by The Sierra Club of Western Canada (1987 6th Ed.)

Author: The Sierra Club of Western Canada. Revised and edited by Tim Leadem. Published by Douglas & McIntyre, Vancouver, BC., 1972, (This is the 6th Revised Edition, 1987). Printed in Canada by Friesens. An Excellent Condition SOFTCOVER Book. Size: 8.5 x 5.5 inch, 96 pages

BONUS: An original newspaper clipping on Vancouver Island's West Coast Trail is stapled to the inside front page by the first owner.

THE WEST COAST TRAIL AND NITINAT LAKES, was first published in 1972, and this sixth revision shows all the most recent additions to the famous trail, and includes the vintage newsclipping as mentioned.

This book also includes 12 large scale maps, all of the trail information and hints necessary for a safe journey, and an excellent introduction to wilderness hiking, thus making it indispensible for the more than 10,000 hikers who use the West Coast Trail every year.

DID YOU KNOW? The West Coast Trail is a challenging 75 km (46.6 mi) backpacking trail on the southwest coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, that takes 5 to 7 days to complete. It is known for its rugged terrain, including ladders, mud, and river crossings, and requires hikers to be well-prepared for difficult conditions. The trail is located in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and was originally built to rescue shipwreck survivors from the "Graveyard of the Pacific".