Update: July 31st, 2025: There are still 3 positions left! Apply now! Now Hiring: Trail Crew Worker for the East Coast Trail Association Seasonal, up to 40 hours/week The East Coast Trail Association (ECTA) is a registered charity and not-for-profit responsible for...
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...
Key fob with a leather tag that says Kia Gander Date Lost/Found: Sept 21, 2025 Name: Karla Email Address: karla.codner@gmail.com ECT Path Name: Sugarloaf Approximate location on the path: Between the dirt road to DFO, north to the beginning of the area by RobinHood...
Black Apple Watch found September 5. Date Lost/Found: 5 September 2025 Name: Fiona Email Address: fpolack@mun.ca ECT Path Name: Cape Spear to Maddox Cove Approximate location on the path: Closer to Maddox Cove end of...
Garmin Watch. Date Lost/Found: Sept. 14, 2025 Name: Michael Taylor Email Address: tips.mike@gmail.com ECT Path Name: Sugarloaf Approximate location on the path: mid...
⚠️ 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...
Wire Rayban sunglasses. Lost while berry picking so might be on side of trail near bushes. Like lost near Fermeuse trailhead. Thanks! Date Lost/Found: August 24, 2025 Name: Jess Harris Email Address: jessharris60@gmail.com ECT Path Name: Bear Cove Point Path...
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...
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...
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...
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...
