The Trail Needs You Now For 30 years, the East Coast Trail has given us stunning vistas, moments of peace, personal victories, and a source of provincial pride. It has generated millions in economic activity for 24 communities and earned recognition as the #1...
East Coast Trail Association Members: Please join the Association on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 in person at St. John’s City Hall in the Foran Greene Room, from 6:30-9:00pm for the Annual General Meeting. The Foran Greene Room is located on the 4th floor of St....
October 1 – 2, 2025: There will be filming happening at Blackhead, between the Deadman’s Bay and Cape Spear paths. The trail will not be closed, but there will be very limited parking at the Blackhead trailhead. Hikers may also be asked to pause their walk...
⚠️ Hiker Advisory for Father Troy’s Trail, Torbay section Between September 9-12, the end of Moore’s Valley Road will be closed to facilitate the laying of ashphalt. Please try to begin or end your hike at the end of Morris Avenue. Do not park at the end...
As of August 18, 2025: There is a bridge (Perry’s Brook) closure at the intersection of Deans Road and Harbour Road in Witless Bay beginning August 18. The closure is necessary to facilitate bridge rehabilitation work. The bridge is anticipated to remain closed until...
Postpone Long-Distance Hikes Critical factors making hiking extremely dangerous: Very poor air quality in many areas along the Trail Unreliable water sources due to very dry conditions Heat warnings and high temperatures in many areas Emergency resources...
