Trail Structures & Trail Bed

Trail structures & the trail bed along Mickeleens, Beaches, Caplin Bay, and Island Meadow Paths require repair.  Hikers will encounter greater than normal areas of wet and muddy trail and deteriorated trail structures. An assessment of these paths is ongoing, and work will be scheduled based on funding availability.  Please use extra caution when hiking these paths.

General Notice Re: Trail Structures & Trail Bed

Hikers will encounter greater than normal amount of fallen trees due to recent high winds, as well as areas of wet and muddy trail and deteriorated trail structures throughout the trail system. An assessment of individual paths is ongoing, and repair work will be scheduled based on priority and funding availability.  Because of these conditions we ask that you please use extra caution when hiking the trail. Sections of Stiles Cove, Beaches, Tinkers Point, Bear Cove Point and Island Meadow paths are highlighted as needing specific attention.

Father Troys Trail: Flatrock to Torbay – Map 6

The Torbay Harbour Authority has advised of a long-term closure of public access to Tapper’s Cove starting Monday, April 14, 2025, for major reconstruction of the wharf and breakwater. The closure is expected to last over 12 months. As a result, the Father Troys Trail section through Tapper’s Cove is closed until further notice.

A 1km detour around the area is in place:

• Northbound hikers (towards Flatrock): Detour via Dunphy’s Lane → Charles Lane → Morris Avenue → rejoin the trail.
• Southbound hikers (towards Torbay): Detour via Morris Avenue → Charles Lane → Dunphy’s Lane → rejoin the trail.

Signage for the closure and detour is posted on the path.

Read the full notice here.

Deadmans Bay Path: Fort Amherst to Blackhead- Map 6

Monday, May 12th, 2025

There was an unexpected event on the Deadmans Bay Path some time in April. A large boulder broke free from the cliffs above the trail and landed in the path, bringing other rocks and trees with it.

The boulder temporarily blocked the trail approximately 1.0 km from the trailhead at Blackhead Village. 

The Trail Crew has cut a short reroute around the boulder and appropriate warning signs will be installed shortly. Although we do not expect any further falling rocks, we ask hikers to be aware and please use caution when hiking through the area.

Cobblers Path: Outer Cove to Logy Bay – Map 8

Parking space for the Cobblers Path trailhead at Doran’s Lane is limited. Parking is permitted only on one side of Doran’s Lane between May 1 to October 31, and care must be taken to not restrict access to private driveways. If you wish to start you hike at the Doran’s Lane trailhead, and no parking space is available, the ECTA and the Town of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove request that you use the designated parking lot on Cobblers Crescent, and arrange for someone to provide a drop-off or pick-up service when entering or exiting the path at Doran’s Lane. To reach the parking lot on Cobblers Crescent, turn off Marine Drive onto Red Cliff Road, then turn onto Cobblers Crescent. Thank you for your cooperation.

Sounding Hills Path: Ferryland to Aquaforte – Map 22

Updated May 12th, 2025