Jug Island Beach Trail

• A scenic 5.5 km round-trip trail that leads to a secluded beach with views of Jug Island and Indian Arm.

• The trail winds through lush second-growth forest with moderate elevation changes and occasional steep roots.

• The destination features a rocky beach perfect for a quiet lunch or watching the boats pass by.

• Located within Belcarra Regional Park, offering a peaceful and less crowded alternative to nearby trails.

The trail follows the Belcarra peninsula with constant inclines and declines along Bedwell Bay to a beautiful rocky beach overlooking Jug Island. Despite being short, the many elevation changes make it strenuous. The beach is rocky with views of the tiny Jug Island (not accessible) and Indian Arm.

The Route

1. Belcarra Picnic Area parking km 0.0

2. Trail enters forest km 0.2

3. First major incline km 0.5

4. Bedwell Bay viewpoints km 1.5

5. Final descent to beach km 2.5

6. Jug Island Beach km 2.75

   turnaround

Along the Way

• Jug Island — a tiny picturesque island just offshore (not accessible, but beautiful to view)

• Rocky beach at trail's end — great for picnics and photos

• Panoramic views of Indian Arm and surrounding mountains

• Forest trail with varied terrain: stairs, scramble sections, flat stretches

• 6,394 reviews on AllTrails — one of the most reviewed trails in the region

Best Times to Visit

Insider Tips

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  Bring a swimsuit in summer — the beach is swimmable

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  Go at low tide for the most beach area

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  The trail gets muddy in rain — waterproof boots recommended outside summer

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  Parking fills up fast on summer weekends — arrive before 10 AM

What to Bring

Not Available

Jug Island Beach Trail is part of Belcarra Regional Park, managed by Metro Vancouver. The park is co-managed with the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. Jug Island itself is a small rocky islet just offshore that resembles a jug from certain angles.

Source · metrovancouver.org