⚠️ 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...
Now Hiring: Trail Crew Worker for the East Coast Trail Association Seasonal, up to 40 hours/week The East Coast Trail Association (ECTA) is a registered charity and not-for-profit responsible for the management, maintenance and protection of the East Coast Trail, a...
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...
Dear East Coast Trail Community & Beyond, This advisory reflects the serious current situation on the Avalon Peninsula. Multiple out-of-control wildfires are burning across the region, with a regional state of emergency declared and a provincewide fire ban in...
Remember, open fires are not permitted on the East Coast Trail at any time. No exceptions. The East Coast Trail runs through fragile ecosystems, private lands, and coastal forest. One slip-up and we’re looking at charred trails, evacuated communities, and firefighters...
