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| Paddling Area: | Hecate Strait |
| Coordinates: | 54.0019829, -130.6627149 |
| Site Type: | Informal site primary |
| Tent Sites: | 10 |
| Site Access: | Sea |
| Marine Trail: | N/A |
| Last Update: | 10/13/2019 |
Landing Comments:
Inner beach moderate slope gravel, larger rocks. Also some sand/mud reported. All-weather all-tide protected beach .E aspect. Outer moderate gradient beach of gravel, pebble, protected with steep banks above beach in cove (Secret Cove)with NW aspect. Currents.
Camp Comments:
Developed upland secluded site. Picnic table. Pit toilet. Fire pit. Treed setting. Former BC Forest Service campsite, now listed as recreation reserve, so user-maintained.
Other Comments:
Hiking trail to Secret Cove. Other smaller trails. Anchorage. Provincial Boat Haven. 2 Mooring buoys. Prince Rupert Sailing Club might have small facilities. Good paddling in harbour.