Guided Hike on Piccos Ridge
Experience the beauty of the East Coast Trail with our volunteer guides. Our guided hikes are available to everyone at no cost. You can support the Association and help us keep these hikes free by becoming a member or by making a donation.
Preregistration for this outing is required. Register by following the link on the left.
Meet Location: Portugal Cove. Please note that we will meet in Portugal Cove, and carpool to Bauline to begin the hike back towards the vehicles.
Parking in Portugal Cove: Do not park on North Point Road. Park behind the post office (1815 Portugal Cove Road), at the rear of the lot where there is signage. Please carpool with friends if possible. The Association does not arrange carpooling for Guided Hikes.
Parking in Bauline: Passing below the United Church, turn left onto Brook Path and park at the end of the road. Take the path to the right for 200m which leads to a dirt road. Turn left, uphil, for 100 m, into a rock quarry. The Piccos Ridge trailhead sign is visible towards the bank, overlooking Conception Bay.
Duration: 7- 10 hours
Distance: approximately 15kms
Distance: approximately 15kms
Rating: Strenuous – This is one of the most strenous paths. Some hikers will be challenged by steep areas at Black Cliff and Brock’s Head. Hikers should exercise caution on these slopes. Trail-rated footwear required.
Leader: Émile Sopkowe – emsopkowe@gmail.com
Co-Leader: Maureen Lymburner
Notes
- Please be on time or a bit early
- Consider carpooling to the Meeting Location if you plan on attending with friends or family
- Before the hike, please privately advise the hike leader if you have any concerns, health issues, or severe allergies (this is not mandatory).
- Carry an adequate backpack to carry water, fruit juice or other fluids (a suggestion of 300 ml/hour per person). DO NOT bring frozen water, it will NOT thaw out during the hike. Food items for a snack/lunch. We will be stopping for a small lunch break.
- A walking stick/pole/staff helps with balance and reduces the risk of falls and sprains.
- For safety reasons, it’s always a good idea to carry a whistle.
- Wear layered clothing suitable for the weather. This would include a hat/cap, gloves, warm fleece, jacket/coat/wind breaker as temperatures would be a bit cooler/colder along the coastline at this time of year. Sunglasses, sunscreen, and lip balm with an SPF factor are highly recommended.
- This is a group hike and participants are advised to stay with the designated hike leader and co-leader, and group for safety reasons.
Please note this event is weather-dependent. If the hike leader determines the hike must be cancelled, you will receive an email notifying you of the cancellation. Double check your email is correct when registering!