Sandcut Beach Falls

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Overview

Sandcut Beach Falls is a beautiful waterfall that drops from the coastal rocks to the beach area along the southern shores of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Getting to the falls is a short hike that descends down through a forested trail to Sandcut Beach, then a walk along the beach to the waterfall.

Depending on the time of year or if there has been recent rainfall, there is a creek crossing along the beach that has an uncertain crossing where you could get wet, so wear appropriate footwear or expect to get your feet wet.

From the gravel parking area, walk past the park sign and follow the trail into the forest as it gently descends for the first section. Enjoy the lush west coast rainforest as the sound of the waves along the beach can be heard.

The trail veers right and descends down a hill to a wooden bridge crossing a stream. Continue through the forest along a section that can sometimes be muddy before making one last descent down to Sandcut Beach.

The view on a clear day from Sandcut Beach is beautiful as you peer across the Strait of Juan de Fuca towards Olympic National Park in Washington State.

Go left (east) and walk along the beach. There is a creek fairly soon that you will need to cross and often there are some makeshift pieces of wood and logs to help you across but be careful not to slip and fall. After crossing the creek, walk up the sandy bank on the other side and continue along the beach. It's not a long walk until Sandcut Beach Falls will be visible ahead.

The waterfall is unique in that it drops a short distance from the rocks above onto the beach and drains right into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The flow is higher in the spring months or during rainy periods in the fall, while the flow can be significantly lower in the summer months.

After enjoying the waterfall, walk back along the beach in the direction you arrived and carefully cross the creek. After crossing the creek, look for the trail entrance in the forest to your right. Take one last glimpse of the view at the beach before following the trail uphill, across the wooden bridge, and making that final push back to the parking lot.

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Driving Directions

The hike to Sandcut Falls is located just off of Highway #14, east of Sooke, BC, and west of Port Renfrew, BC.

To drive to the trailhead from Victoria, follow Douglas Street northbound as it turns into Highway #1. Continue to follow the highway for some distance and turn left onto West Shore Parkway.

After turning onto West Shore Parkway, go straight through the first roundabout and then right at the second roundabout. When the road descends down to a traffic light with Sooke Round (Highway #14: Juan de Fuca Highway), turn right.

You will follow the Juan de Fuca Highway (Highway #14) for about 45km, passing through the community of Sooke. After passing French Beach Provincial Park, watch for signs for Sandcut Beach. There is a gravel parking lot on the left, but be careful of oncoming traffic if you turn left into it. There is also some parking along the gravel on the right side of the road. Be sure that your vehicle is off the highway and be very cautious if you need to cross the highway.

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Additional Information

Dog-Friendly

Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Toilets

Outhouses are located at the parking lot area near the trailhead.

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