More than 70 Hikers Evacuated from West Coast Trail Amid Heavy Rains The West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island has become a treacherous obstacle course due to recent heavy rains.
Over 70 hikers have been evacuated in the past few days, with many more opting to cancel or postpone their trips. For those who ventured onto the trail, the experience has been harrowing.
Patrick Laprise, a seasoned hiker from Montreal, described wading through knee high mud and dodging fast moving creeks that were four feet deep in some areas.