Pesuta Shipwreck
The stunning remnants of this wreck emerge from an otherworldly backdrop of rainforests.

πŸ“œ Iconic and historic log barge shipwreck in Naikoon Provincial Park, British Columbia. The 264-foot log barge, the Pesuta, ran aground in 1928 during a winter storm.
πŸ” Located on a remote beach in Naikoon Provincial Park, Haida Gwaii archipelago, it's accessible via a 10-kilometer round-trip hike through temperate rainforest.

Why Go

🌊 Explore a nearly century-old shipwreck
🚢 Hike through a temperate rainforest to a remote beach
πŸ“Έ Stunning, otherworldly backdrop for photos
πŸ’Ž Find agates on the pebbly sand beach

Why Avoid

🚢 Requires a challenging 10-kilometer, 3-hour round-trip hike.

Tips

πŸ•’ Allow at least 3 hours for the hike
⚠️ Be aware of punishing North Pacific winds and waves
πŸ—ΊοΈ Located just north of the Tlell River on East Beach
⚠️ Shipwrecks are fragile; obey regulations, do not touch or take material.

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