Road Report
The Holberg road has been in pretty good shape, however we have seen traffic driving really fast. It’s dusty, loose, and the ditches are just as unforgiving! This unlucky character was driving too fast and lost control on a corner and ended up in the ditch! Drive safe out there!
NE 60 is also in decent shape. Watch for loaded logging trucks as the road narrows. Be sure to stop for a coffee at the General Store on your way in! They also have off sales if you need supplies for the beach. Stop for for food and clean bathrooms on your way out at The Scarlet Ibis!
San Jo main is pretty rough! Do not be in a hurry through this section! It’s 20km to the trailhead, just plan on 30-40 minutes and look for wildlife instead of potholes!
Parking at the Trailhead is very busy on long weekends! Pay attention to signs. The correct parking is at a 45 degree. Trucks should not park close to the trailhead. They end up blocking traffic trying to make the turn around the lot. Please park large vehicles near the back or in the lower parking lot. YES, THERE IS ANOTHER LOT DOWN BELOW!!
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Wheelchairs, Wagons, and Walkers
SAN JO TRAIL UPDATE:
Wheelchairs, Wagons, and Walkers
Heading into the long weekend, here are some updates on the San Jo and Cape Scott trail.
BC Parks has done a great job clearing the trail this spring. There are still a couple bumps and mud, however it’s ready for the wagon trains coming in for the long weekend!.
43K staff are in the park and checking permits. Pay your camp fees online or at the trailhead!
Commercial use permits are also being checked so make sure you have them handy
Be sure to take a minute and look for bears when the trail goes alongside the river. We have consistently been seeing bears almost every trip. As of Jun 21, 2024 there have been multiple sightings of a mom and two cubs on the San Jo part of the trail. Make noise and keep a safe distance.
Trash reminder: PACK IT IN PACK IT OUT! There are no garbage cans on the beach or at the parking lot. Please pack it all the way back to town for proper disposal.
Even Better… grab some extra plastic or garbage on your way out! Because SJ is West facing, it naturally doesn’t get as much driftwood or random plastic on the beach. Help us keep it that way!
New Sheriff in town…
We would like to welcome the newest San Jo summer Ranger, Mary (she’s French Canadian and it’s a lot longer than that; So we’ll stick with Mary)!
Mary will be staying in the yurt at the trailhead until September. She is in charge of all things Cape Scott / San Jo. She will be checking permits and giving trail updates at the trailhead as well as providing assistance at the beach and Eric Lake.
Beach Rentals at San Jo…
We, Cove adventure tours will be offering beach rentals on Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 and July 1, 2024 CANADA DAY!
You can reserve a Kayak or SUP on our website https://www.coveadventuretours.com/rentals
Reserve online until Saturday, June 29th. After that it will be first come, first serve at the beach starting at 11am. We accept cash or Credit at the beach.