Guided Hike on White Horse Path
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: Bauline. Please note that we will meet in Bauline, and carpool to Cape St. Francis to begin the hike back towards the vehicles.
Parking in Bauline: Passing below the United Church, turn left onto Brook Path and park at the end of the road.
Parking in Cape St. Francis: Drive the 5.5 km gravel road (Route 20) from Pouch Cove to Biscan Cove. Park on the shoulder of the road, near the turnoff to the community wharf. Do not block local traffic. Walk 300 m along the road. A sign marks the trailhead.
Duration: 8-10 hours
Distance: 18.2km
Distance: 18.2km
Rating: Strenuous
Leader: John Melindy – johnmelindy@gmail.com
Co-Leader: Barbara Mason
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!