Hiking the
East Coast Trail
The East Coast Trail is a beautiful hiking trail located on the eastern edge of Newfoundland, Canada.
With scenery fit for a National Park, spectacular iceberg watching in spring, world-class whale watching in summer, and easy access from many small communities along the way, the East Coast Trail is a wilderness experience not just for adventurers and backpackers, but for anyone who appreciates the beauty of nature.
Because it consists of many linked but individual trails, the East Coast Trail is well-suited for any kind of outing, whether it’s an easy sunset stroll on a nearby beach or an epic trek that spans the entire 337 km distance between Topsail Beach and Cappahayden.
Detailed maps in the East Coast Trail Guide
For illustrated trail maps, detailed trail descriptions, and stunning photos taken along the East Coast Trail from Cape St. Francis to Cappahayden, check out the East Coast Trail Guide, available on Apple Books:
Maps and stories on this blog
For basic maps and trail descriptions that cover the 128 km stretch of East Coast Trail from Cape St. Francis to Bay Bulls, check out the individual trail pages on this blog.
You may also find some hiking inspiration in all the East Coast Trail stories I’ve shared through the years, here’s a selection of stories to get you excited for the upcoming season:
Paper maps from ECTA
ECTA‘s online Trail Shop sells their official paper trail maps along with an assortment of other trail-branded products.
ECTA’s website also offers a convenient list of all the East Coast Trail paths and a directory of various hiker services along the way.
East Coast Trail flyers
Do you offer accommodations near the East Coast Trail? Brighten up your Guest Handbook with these colourful East Coast Trail flyers:
Watch your step
Whether you’re hiking, climbing, swimming or even just taking a picture at a viewpoint, always be careful and use common sense.
Before setting out on any East Coast Trail adventure, make the proper preparations, and be sure to tell someone where you’re going and when you plan to be back.
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