Stage 3 of the West Coast Trail covers 17.2 km from Tsusiat Falls to Cribs Creek, with 578 m of ascent and 615 m of descent. The highest point is 70 m. Allow about 8 hours of walking, plus breaks.
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
Designated Parks Canada wilderness campsite at km 42. Sandy sites on both sides of the creek, with an outhouse and food lockers. Busy, because there is no official campsite between Tsusiat Falls and here; the beach is shallow, so camp well above high tide.
Family-run Ditidaht food stop beside the Nitinaht Narrows ferry, km 32, with breakfasts, fresh crab, salmon and drinks from May to late September. Cash is the safe choice.
Four cabins for 1–8 people (from $160 a night) and covered tent decks (from $40 a tent) at the Crab Shack on the south side of the Nitinaht Narrows, km 32. Book by phone or email; cash preferred.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "not confirmed by the operator" are on the official trail map, OpenStreetMap or in guides but could not be checked on an official page. West Coast Trail campsites cannot be booked: your Parks Canada overnight reservation covers every designated site, so carry a tent and all your food. Camp above the high-tide line and store food in the metal lockers.
Emergency: call 911 or Parks Canada dispatch 1-877-852-3100. Carry a satellite messenger. Emergency & health guide
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.