Scenic Views · Camping & Hiking · Fishing · British Columbia
A rocky beach on Gold Creek in Golden Ears Provincial Park, BC, about 4.5 km in on the East Canyon Trail, with mountain views and backcountry camping. Easy hike; permit needed to camp.
Viewpoint Beach is a wide gravel and cobble bar on Gold Creek, with clear green water and a big view of the Golden Ears and Evans Peak rising above the valley. Visitors describe it as quiet and private compared with the busier beaches nearer the road.
Most people hike in on the East Canyon Trail, about 4.5 to 5 km with very little elevation gain, taking around an hour and 20 minutes. It's an easy, family-friendly walk, though the round rocks underfoot make trekking poles handy. Surer-footed hikers can arrive via the connector from the Lower Falls, and a few people wade across the creek when water is low.
It works as a lunch stop, a turnaround point or a first backpacking trip with kids. There's an outhouse, a bear cache and open areas for tents, and campers need a BC Parks backcountry permit. Gold Creek is fishable under BC regulations with a licence.
The beach is all stones, so bring something to sit or sleep on. The creek is very cold and fast, especially in spring, and one visitor couldn't cross. A recent camper found toilet paper left in the woods, so pack out what you bring. Day-use passes may be needed for the park in peak season.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 83 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.
