Raft Cove Provincial Park is gem among gems when it comes to short hikes with big rewards .... in this case, a remote, often uninhabited, 1.4 kilometre sandy beach greets all adventurers at the end of this 30 - 60 minute hiking trail. The Raft Cove Trail, although short, is a good work out. Do not be fooled. There is some fallen trees used as bridges, some with steps cut into them going up and then down extending the trail experience. Be prepared for mud holes to navigate in some wet seasons - balance is a plus or prepare for a soaker. There is lots of trekking over roots and stumps with very few areas of the path covered in boardwalk.

The Provincial Park beach front stretches out for over a kilometre and is an ideal destination for relaxing to the sounds of the crashing waves, enjoying a family picnic or to take a stroll along the beach getting lost in your thoughts. The drive up to Raft Cove travels over active gravel logging roads for 60+ kilometres. The turn off is just south of Port Hardy, BC, Canada near Holberg BC which is the closest community to the Raft Cove hiking trailhead.

The trailhead is located just west of the Cape Scott Trail. Raft Cove Provincial Park trail system takes just under an hour to hike depending on fitness levels. The trail covers 1.1 kilometres hiking through dense forests, bogs, ferns and over fallen trees. The trail is an "up and down" hilly trek, so wear good hiking boots and pack in plenty of water. The park enjoys views of wildlife including Bald Eagles, Oyster Catchers and, sometimes, Black Bears.

Because the area is a shared environment with Black Bears and Cougars, do keep aware of your surroundings while hiking this wilderness trail. Be Bear Aware. Raft Cove is a 63 kilometre drive from the Port hardy BC turn-off and consists, mostly, traveling along gravel active logging roads continuing past the community of Holberg until the small Raft Cove Provincial Park parking lot located just west of Cape Scott Provincial Park. Follow the Raft Cove road signs from Holberg on.