Cripple Cove Path | Biscan Cove Path | Stiles Cove Path | Father Troy’s Trail
Silver Mine Head Path | Cobbler Path | Sugarloaf Path | North Head Trail
Deadman’s Bay Path | Blackhead Path | Cape Spear Path | Motion Path | Spout Path
North Head Trail is in St. John’s.
Check the map for the following details:
- The loop is 3.6 km in length.
- There is no trailhead, suitable places to start are all along the trail, the most obvious one being on top of Signal Hill.
North Head Trail is not a part of the East Coast Trail, instead it’s a Grand Concourse trail. I’ve included it here because it runs along the ocean and it’s a perfect fit between Sugarloaf Path and Deadman’s Bay Path, it’s also quite beautiful.
The main difference between this trail and any Path along the East Coast Trail is the vast number of people you’ll find on it. North Head Trail is very popular with St. John’s locals, they work out on this trail, running it up and down, over and over. There are plenty of elevation changes spanning this relatively short trail, so there’s quite a bit of stair climbing involved. In one dodgy spot a chain has been mounted to the cliffside, providing something to hold on to as you carefully manoeuvre your way to the other side.
Scenic spots on North Head Trail:
- Signal Hill, which is basically the centre of the entire loop, you’ll have great views of it and from it. Signal Hill really is a must-see location for every visitor to St. John’s.
- The Narrows, which is the narrow channel connecting St. John’s harbour to the Atlantic Ocean. North Head Trail actually goes through the Narrows and therefore it offers some great views of it.
- The Outer Battery, colourful houses hugging the inside of the Narrows.
Wild berries you can find on North Head Trail include Chokeberries, Blueberries and Partridgeberries, but keep in mind that a lot of people walk their dogs on this trail.
Read more about North Head Trail on this blog.
