Pacific Rim Highway (BC-4) - Vancouver Island Spine to Tofino
Cross-island motorcycle expedition passing the 800-year-old Douglas firs of Cathedral Grove, cresting steep Sutton Pass, and winding along Kennedy Lake before reaching the open Pacific swells and rainforest beaches of Tofino.
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The undisputed epicenter of motorcycle culture in the eastern United States, sitting at Mile 0 of the Tail of the Dragon (US-129). An electric, adrenaline-fueled carnival of sportbikes, adventure tourers, and interstate cruisers. Smells of warm tire rubber, two-stroke exhaust, and hickory smoke.
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How many curves and miles is Pacific Rim Highway (BC-4) - Vancouver Island Spine to Tofino? ▼
Pacific Rim Highway (BC-4) - Vancouver Island Spine to Tofino spans 105 miles and packs approximately 330 curves (3.1 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 20 ft - 1,410 ft (Sutton Pass) and technical rating 8/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Parksville / Qualicum Beach, BC (Latitude 49.3175, Longitude -124.3167) and finishes at Tofino / Pacific Rim National Park, BC (Latitude 49.153, Longitude -125.9066).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.