Trail Raiser Community Hike 2026: Join Now!

Registration is open for the 2026 Trail Raiser Community Hike! Learn More & Register here: https://eastcoasttrail.com/trailraiser2026/ The East Coast Trail belongs to all of us. It’s not about the distance. It’s not about the time. It’s about...

Now Hiring: 2026 Trail Crew

Update, April 14, 2026: Hiring for the 2026 trail work season has concluded. Thank you to all applicants!  Trail Crew Workers AND Skilled Workers (Chainsaw operator/carpenter) Seasonal: Up to 40 hours/week Start Date: May 4, 2026 The East Coast Trail Association...

A Trailside Kitchen Party at QVB: November 27th!

Come Home to the Trail: a Trailside Kitchen Party at Quidi Vidi Brewery There’s something magical about gathering with people who love the same things you do. This year, come on down to A Trailside Kitchen Party to support the ECT trail maintenance funding,...

Member Notice: AGM, December 2, 2025

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....

Hiker Advisory: Deadman’s Bay and Cape Spear paths

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...

Additional Detour on Father Troy’s Trail

⚠️ 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...