Explore 25 wilderness paths along North America's easternmost coastline. The East Coast Trail unites genuine wilderness hiking with richly …
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Oct 15, 2024
I did the Cape Spear to Maddox Cove section of the trail, which is almost two different hikes in a way. The section to North Head ( distance wise about half way I think, but time wise, maybe a third … Full review by Cannuckk
Nov 22, 2023
I took a few hours to hike the Sugarloaf trail starting in Quidi Vidi. It has been a while since I have been on this section. Many outstanding views with lots of elevation changes. The biggest probl… Full review by F9102TQjackg
Aug 23, 2023
What a great city. Loved the people. So kind and friendly. Top three experiences: 1) Quidi Vidi - historical little neighborhood. Great food, art and walked around the lake. 2) Signal hill. Great vi… Full review by Ps3valley
Hi, I am interested in hiking a couple days of the East Coast Trail. It would be from St.John's and would like to do 2 nights camping. Should I go north or south? Is it possible to bus back to St. John's when finished? Thank you.
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Hello. Sorry for delay in response. Please phone our office for so we can answer your questions. (709) 738-HIKE (4453)
Hi, we are interested in hiking an easy path in early August. We do not own hiking shoes / boots and are wondering if runners would be sufficient for this type of coarse?
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Yes runners will be fine. May want extra socks in your backpack I case your feet get damp as there can be some swampy bits on the paths and a misstep can get your feet wet. You will …
Yes runners will be fine. May want extra socks in your backpack I case your feet get damp as there can be some swampy bits on the paths and a misstep can get your feet wet. You will love the landscape and the views. Enjoy! Any other questions just ask.
My dad and I are planning on hiking some of this trail in November. We only have 2 days and 1 night. We are open to starting/ ending anywhere. Any recommendations on which sections we should do? Thanks so much!
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I would say it depends on the weather! The area around La Manche toward Ferryland has a lot of cover in the woods.
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How long is the entire East Coast Trail? Is it fully developed?
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The East Coast Trail is comprised of 270 kilometres of coastal hiking paths and 66 kilometres of community walks from Topsail Beach to Cappahayden. Our vision is to one day...
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