Path Advisories: Beaches Path and Tinkers Point Path
Posted on Wednesday July 31, 2019
Beaches Path, Ragged Beach Trailhead, Witless Bay:
August 2, 2019: Update re Beaches Path: At this time, there is no ongoing construction at Ragged Beach. Beaches Path is open for hiking. The Town of Witless Bay has advised us that no construction activity is planned for this weekend. We will inform you of any updates as we receive them.
July 31, 2019: Please be aware that trail access at the Ragged Beach Trailhead will be impacted today by construction activity authorized by the Town of Witless Bay. We have been informed that the work should be completed by end of day today. This notice will be updated if there is any change in the status of this activity. Sorry for the late notice, we just found out about it today.
Tinkers Point Path – structure conditions:
Be advised that hikers using Tinkers Point Path will encounter deteriorated structures over a kilometer section between Nicks Cove and the Bight. (km 2.9 to 3.9). Decomposed, broken and missing boards on many sections of boardwalks will be encountered. Also at Deep Cove, (km. 1.0) there is a weakened section of boardwalk. Users of the path are urged to use caution while hiking over the disintegrated structures and can expect to encounter mud sections in these areas.