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Silver Mine Head Path runs from Torbay to Middle Cove.
Check the map for the following details:
- The trail is 2.3 km in length.
- The North trailhead is at the end of Motion Drive in Torbay.
- The South trailhead is on the beach in Middle Cove.
- Don’t block local traffic when parking on the Torbay side, since this is such a short return hike the better choice is to park at the big parking lot at Middle Cove beach.
This trail is a brand new addition to the East Coast Trail, it starts on Middle Cove beach, take the stepping stones up the hill and continue into the forest. The trail is easy to follow, there are no major or even minor elevation changes but you do have to pay attention close to the edge, because there are parts of this trail that have substantial erosion damage.
Halfway down the trail the path enters privately owned land, just follow the boardwalk and continue to Torbay. There is no easy way to cross North Pond Brook, be careful making your way to the other side or perhaps this is a nice point to turn around. On the other side lies the open meadow of Torbay Motion, which is a great place to watch whales in summer.
Scenic spots on Silver Mine Head Path:
- Middle Cove beach is a beautiful pebble beach.
- There’s a small sea cave below the trail, check the map for its location.
- North Pond Brook hits the ocean as an attractive waterfall.
- Torbay Motion is a great place for whale watching.
Wild berries you can find on Silver Mine Head Path include Blueberries, Raspberries, Wild Strawberries, Marshberries and Crackerberries.
Read more about Silver Mine Head Path on this blog.
