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Pukaskwa Coastal Hiking Trail

Pukaskwa National Park, Ontario

Distance
59.6 km
Elev. gain
1,459 m
Start
Hattie Cove (Pukaskwa Visitor Centre)
Finish
North Swallow River

A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.

0 km179312 m above sea level58.5 km

Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.

Water sources

  • Hideaway Lake

Campsites

  • White Gravel River 3
  • Nicols Cove 2
  • Morrison Harbour 2
  • Willow River 6
  • Hook Falls 3

Common questions

How long is the Pukaskwa Coastal Hiking Trail?
The Pukaskwa Coastal Hiking Trail is 59.6 km (37 miles).
How much elevation gain does the Pukaskwa Coastal Hiking Trail have?
The Pukaskwa Coastal Hiking Trail has about 1,459 m (4,787 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
Where does the Pukaskwa Coastal Hiking Trail start and finish?
The Pukaskwa Coastal Hiking Trail runs between Hattie Cove (Pukaskwa Visitor Centre) and North Swallow River.
Is there water on the Pukaskwa Coastal Hiking Trail?
Far's catalog records 1 mapped water source along the Pukaskwa Coastal Hiking Trail, including Hideaway Lake. Seasonal flow varies and mapped sources can run dry — check current conditions with the land manager before relying on any of them.

Sources

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.