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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...
Emergency Trail Safety Notice
Aug 14, 2025
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...
Critical Trail Safety Notice
Aug 12, 2025
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...
Hiking Etiquette Reminder: No Open Fires
Aug 6, 2025
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...