How do I get to Mystic Beach from Vancouver Island?

Getting to: Mystic Beach is located on Vancouver Islands south coast just over a 1hr car ride from Victoria, BC. To access the start of the short 2KM (4KM round trip) trail you will be parking at the Southeast Juan de Fuca Trail Trailhead (China Beach parking).

How do I get to Mystic Beach?

To get to Mystic Beach, drive to the China Beach user trail parking lot; don’t confuse it with the China beach campground entrance, which is 400m to the south (or closer to Victoria). There are 2 parking lots. The Mystic Beach one is immediately to the right after you turn off the highway.

How do I get to Mystic Beach waterfall?

Just after the log stairs end, you reach an opening where you can walk down onto Mystic Beach. A couple of points of interest on the beach are the small waterfall that drops from the rocky cliffs above and a rope swing that dangles from a tree above the cliff.

How long is the trail to Mystic Beach?

47 kilometres
The Mystic Beach Hike The entire route is 47 kilometres long and takes most people 3 or 4 days to complete and is in the Juan De Fuca Provincial Park.

How hard is the hike to Mystic Beach?

Juan De Fuca Marine Trail to Mystic Beach Outlook is a 2.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Victoria, British Columbia, Canada that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels.

Is Mystic Beach Open?

Both Mystic Beach and Bear Beach remain open; however, there is no access permitted between the two sites. No alternate routes are available and BC Parks anticipates this partial closure to last six weeks.

Is Mystic Beach Sandy?

A beautiful 2-kilometer forested trail leads to a half-kilometer stretch of mostly sandy beach that features amazing sunsets views, tide pools, a plethora of wildlife viewing opportunities, a backcountry campsite, and the signature sandstone cliffs that distinguish this beach from its neighbors.

Can you have fires on Mystic Beach?

If you decide to have a fire, practice as close to Leave No Trace as you can. Build your fire below the high tide line so that the ocean will clear it throughout the night. Make sure the beach can support your use of driftwood firewood and that you aren’t stripping the beach of its resources.

Are dogs allowed at Mystic Beach?

Where is Mystic Beach Waterfall?

South Vancouver Island
Mystic Beach Waterfall is near Victoria, South Vancouver Island. The waterfall is by the Salish Sea’s shore and about 5 km (3.1 miles) away from the Jordan River Community. You could use the Juan De Fuca Marine Trail, which is a very scenic and wonderful trail to get there.

Can you have a fire on Mystic Beach?

As always, don’t have a fire if there are fire bans. If you bring food or scented products with you, store it away from your campsite at night because they attract animals. There’s a communal food storage container on Mystic Beach that’s free to use.