Hiking Etiquette Reminder: No Open Fires

A recent wildfire in the Fermeuse/Kingmans Cove area burned approximately 350 metres on both sides of the path. It could have been worse. The East Coast Trail is at an extreme risk for fire loss. The 2025 forest fire season has started earlier than usual due to...

Path Advisory: Temporary Detour on Deadmans Bay Path

Monday, May 12th, 2025 There was an unexpected event on the Deadmans Bay Path some time in April. A large boulder broke free from the cliffs above the trail and landed in the path, bringing other rocks and trees with it. The boulder temporarily blocked the trail...

Path Advisory: Temporary Closure on Father Troys Trail

Dear Hikers: The East Coast Trail Association has been informed by the Torbay Harbour Authority of an extended closure of public access to Tapper’s Cove in Torbay. The closure is necessary to facilitate reconstruction of the wharf and breakwater located in the cove....

Volunteer Spotlight – Linda Cohen – March 2025 Monthly Newsletter

Tell us about yourself! Mostly I work and read books, watch movies. And I do a lot of hiking– every day I can. I try to get out for a little walk on the paths around my house, for the “air”. Tell us about your volunteer experiences with the ECTA I started near...