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Now Hiring: 2026 Trail Crew
Mar 25, 2026
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 (ECTA) is a registered charity and not-for-profit responsible for the management, maintenance and protection of...
A Trailside Kitchen Party at QVB: November 27th!
Nov 14, 2025
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, Perfect...
Member Notice: AGM, December 2, 2025
Oct 29, 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
Oct 1, 2025
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 for a few...
Additional Detour on Father Troy’s Trail
Sep 4, 2025
⚠️ 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 of Morris...
Witless Bay Community Walk Detour – Mickeleens Path – Map No. 14
Aug 20, 2025
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...