The Best Hiking Trails in Newfoundland and Labrador (Canada)

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Portugal cove to Bauline

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near Portugal Cove-St. Phillip’s, Newfoundland (Canada)

Eboss

Distance

8.31mi

Elevation +

1801f

TrailRank

34

This trail takes you in the typical Avalon scenery: forest of spruces, ponds and beautiful viewpoints on The conception bay and Bell Island. The track is sometime very steep.

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Eastern Point Trail - Trout River

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near Trout River, Newfoundland (Canada)

River Kaatz

Distance

1.59mi

Elevation +

233f

TrailRank

33

This is a delightful locally maintained trail on the north side of Trout River Cove (Bay?). As you walk along high up on the the windswept head you get great views across the Cove & back towards town. We saw a lobsterma...

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Coastal Trail -Green Point, Gros Morne

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near Sally's Cove, Newfoundland (Canada)

River Kaatz

Distance

1.88mi

Elevation +

10f

TrailRank

32

This is an easy trail along the coastline past a couple of small lakes. Lots of spots to stop on the beach for a picnic or to just sit and listen to the surf. There are good views along the beach in both directions. Th...

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Daniel's Point Trail, Avalon Wilderness Reserve

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near Riverhead, Newfoundland (Canada)

Randy Best

Distance

22.54mi

Elevation +

1362f

TrailRank

32

A very old route that follows a former cart trail from Route 90 just south of the community of Riverhead (St. Mary's Harbour) to the community of Daniel's Point (Trepassey Harbor) via the south-west corner of the Avalon ...

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Cape St. Francis Loop (ECT Loop)

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near Pouch Cove, Newfoundland (Canada)

Randy Best

Distance

8.31mi

Elevation +

1795f

TrailRank

32

Utilizes the northern sections of Biscayne Cove Path and many of the highlight sections of White Horse Path on the ECT for a complete loop hike. Note that the terrain on White Horse is somewhat strenuous compared to Bisc...

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Goat Cove Path SN

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near Portugal Cove-St. Phillip’s, Newfoundland (Canada)

Randy Best

Distance

2.01mi

Elevation +

262f

TrailRank

32| 5.0

East Coast Trail from St. Phillip's (Broad Cove) to Portugal Cove (Beachy Cove). This trail is generally easy to follow. Areas of note are the steep descent / ascent at Goat Cove and a difficult area where the path skirt...

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Tracy Gulliver

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TCH Soldiers Pond to Hydro, Route 60 Holyrood

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near Seal Cove, Newfoundland (Canada)

Carolyn Murray

Distance

5.11mi

Elevation +

709f

TrailRank

31

Great hike across the pole line. Expect boggy areas and rivers to cross. Beautiful waterfall to your left coming into Holyrood.

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Maple Ridge Hiking Trail - Triton

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near Triton, Newfoundland (Canada)

River Kaatz

Distance

1.67mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

30

The trail offers a nice trek through the forest to a couple of lookouts and a rugged beach. The trail is divided into four sections. This Wikiloc only records the first three sections. The trail is mostly over raised w...

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Beachy Cove Loop (ECT Loop)

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near Portugal Cove-St. Phillip’s, Newfoundland (Canada)

Randy Best

Distance

1.71mi

Elevation +

522f

TrailRank

30

This route utilizes the southern 1/3 of the ECTA's 6 kilometre Prince's Ridge Path in Portugal Cove, but exits after the first viewpoint to return to the start. Prince's Ridge is a beautiful trail, but after hiking the l...

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Gros Morne Mountain, Gros Morne NP, Newfoundland, CA

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near Norris Point, Newfoundland (Canada)

agonort

Distance

11.17mi

Elevation +

2930f

TrailRank

30

Beautiful views from the top. Steep incline where the loop starts through a sea of rocks, but doable, not scary, no climbing. Trail very well maintained with bridges, boardwalks, stairs and cairns to follow. After the Fe...

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Western Brook Pond (walk in) - Gros Morn

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near Gulls Marsh, Newfoundland (Canada)

River Kaatz

Distance

1.67mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

30

This is the trail for the Western Brook boat excursion, taking you from the parking lot to the boat dock. You have to walk this in order to get to the "pond" but as you walk along you have your eyes on the fjord and you...

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Mickeleen's Path

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near The Keys, Newfoundland (Canada)

Sarah Mills

Distance

7.56mi

Elevation +

758f

TrailRank

30

Bay Bulls - Witless Bay loop via ECT and old track trail. (Please ignore detour into the swamp from the old track trail!)

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Daniels Rd-Peters Pond-ButterPot Hill

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near Seal Cove, Newfoundland (Canada)

Randy Alcock

Distance

10.79mi

Elevation +

1542f

TrailRank

30

I did this track in the winter and 8kms was on snowshoes. Summer time it would be much easier. The snowshoeing makes it a more difficult experience as their was no tracks before me. If the trail is well used when you arr...

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Butter Pot TCH to Summit

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near Briens, Newfoundland (Canada)

Randy Best

Distance

4.80mi

Elevation +

620f

TrailRank

30

Hiking in Butter Pot Park. This track is a nice winter route (when the park gate is closed at the TCH) that covers about 6km. It can be an out-and-back @ ~12km, or can be combined with a route using Peter's Pond Trail an...

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3 ponds

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near Sand Pits, Newfoundland (Canada)

Eboss

Distance

4.32mi

Elevation +

141f

TrailRank

29

10 minutes off St John's you find yourself in a natural environment: paths in the woods, ponds and streams.

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South side trail to end of the road

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near Middle Arm, Newfoundland (Canada)

09bobbyhull

Distance

4.02mi

Elevation +

197f

TrailRank

29

This trail takes you up to the founder and across genes bridge and along the south side of middle arms ridge base very scenic and quiet walking along a long pond with some great views

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Green Gardens

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near Trout River, Newfoundland (Canada)

Trent Taylor

Distance

6.78mi

Elevation +

1234f

TrailRank

29

A slight ascent from parking but then a large descent that makes the climb back a hard one. Beautiful shoreline once at the coast of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Rated it moderate, only because it's a well kept trail, but t...

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Elephant Head

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near Trout River, Newfoundland (Canada)

Trent Taylor

Distance

8.37mi

Elevation +

1919f

TrailRank

29

Trail starts about 2 km from Trout River Campgrounds. Starts on a ATV trail., well marked. Then 3-4 km, then a left into the wooded trail. Once again marked. For me, this is where the experience changed, we had over 100m...

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Metcalfe Pond Rapids

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near Skibbereen, Newfoundland (Canada)

Trent Taylor

Distance

6.70mi

Elevation +

92f

TrailRank

29

Just don't do it. This is not a hike. There is no trail. It's a 10 km backcountry, bushwacking pile of wet bog and thick forest misery. If you do decide you want to see Metcalfe Pond Rapids, do not follow my trail. It w...

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St John’s to Quidi Vidi coastal trail Fort William

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near Fort William, Newfoundland (Canada)

Vamooos

Distance

5.42mi

Elevation +

948f

TrailRank

28

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Murrays Peak Loop

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near Briens, Newfoundland (Canada)

Randy Best

Distance

2.91mi

Elevation +

466f

TrailRank

28

The proper trail portion of this hike is a very short but steep climb to the top of Murray's Peak where there is an expansive view of the southern end of Conception Bay. The hike on that initial portion takes just about ...

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Tablelands Valley

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near Woody Point, Newfoundland (Canada)

Trent Taylor

Distance

5.52mi

Elevation +

663f

TrailRank

28

Beautifully exposed Earth's mantle. Intent was to do the off trail loop, go up on top and decend the bowl, but the river was too high to cross.

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Cape Ray

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near Osmond, Newfoundland (Canada)

jmmdds
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Distance

0.24mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

27

Did not have the GPS along path and waypoints are approximate. Path along coast looks like it goes quite a ways.

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Wych Hazel Pond Path SN

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near Conception Bay South, Newfoundland (Canada)

Randy Best

Distance

5.04mi

Elevation +

217f

TrailRank

27

This route from the TCH to Conception Bay South (Long Pond area) includes some paths, old ATV trails and a short section of gravel road. At the northern end, after a short climb & scramble the hiker can get to the top...

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Fogo - Lions Den Hike

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near Fogo, Newfoundland (Canada)

Dabayman

Distance

39.88mi

Elevation +

2228f

TrailRank

27

It is a very nice hike and so much to see and the history of Fogo is awesome. The trail is about 5kms but if you go to all the platforms (one is 500 meters up and down) it ends up being 7kms. (Note…. I forgot to stop the...

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