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EAST COAST TRAIL

(4.8 Score)
50 Pippy Place, Unit 9,
St. John's, NL A1B 3M7 Directions

Since 1994

Specialty:

✓Bird Watching ✓Camping Spots ✓Ecological Reserves ✓Nature Views ✓Plants ✓Rocky Shores ✓Walking ✓Running ✓Wildlife and Nature

"East Coast Trail provides great wilderness hiking opportunities and features historical landmarks. Visitors can explore 25 wilderness paths along North America's easternmost coastline, spanning over 336 kilometres. The trail features a variety of paths ranging from easy to difficult, suitable for hikers of all levels. Most trails have multiple exit points, allowing hikers to choose appropriate distances. At East Coast Trail, visitors can enjoy abandoned settlements, lighthouses, environmental reserves, colonies of seabirds, whale sightings, icebergs, the world's southernmost herd of caribou, heritage landmarks, a 50-meter suspension bridge, two active archaeological digs, and many other points of interest. East Coast Trail unites genuine wilderness hiking with richly historic communities from Topsail Beach to Cape St. Francis to Cappahayden on Newfoundland & Labrador’s Avalon Peninsula.

2026 Highlights: The paths of the East Coast Trail take you past towering cliffs and headlands, sea stacks, deep fjords, and a natural wave-driven geyser called the Spout."

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Annual Membership Fee $25

Contact:

(709) 738-4453

Mon-Sun: Open 24 Hours

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NORTH HEAD TRAIL

(4.7 Score)
18 North Head Trail,
St. John's, NL A1A 1B2 Directions

Specialty:

✓Coastal Hiking ✓Hiking Trails ✓Scenic Ocean Views ✓Harbor Views ✓Historic Trail Exploration ✓Nature Observation ✓Wildlife Viewing ✓Connection To The Battery Neighborhood

"North Head Trail is a 2.1-mile loop trail that is moderately challenging, taking an average of 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. North Head Trail offers opportunities for birdwatching, running, and nature views and is kid-friendly, with dogs allowed on leashes. After a short roadside walk, the trail re-enters the park via the Harbour Vista deck. The last section passes Queen's Battery and Gibbett Hill, featuring some narrow sections close to steep drops. Visitors can enjoy views of St. John's Harbour and the rugged Newfoundland coastline. During the summer months, whales, icebergs, and seabirds can often be seen.

2026 Highlights: Hikers encounter steep sections, stairs, narrow paths, and exposed cliffside terrain, with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, harbour, and surrounding coastline."

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(709) 772-5367

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PIPPY PARK

(4.7 Score)
P.O. Box 8861, Mount Scio House,
St. John's, NL A1B 3T2 Directions

Since 1968

Specialty:

✓Hiking ✓Walking ✓Golf ✓Cross-country Skiing ✓Snowshoeing

“2026 Highlights: Pippy Park is a 3,400-acre urban park. The park offers an oasis of tranquility and spectacular views of the city and the Atlantic Ocean. The park contains some of the most important symbols of the Province‘s culture ­ political, historical, cultural, educational, and natural. Pippy Park features the province‘s largest serviced campground, walking and skiing trails, and protected habitat for many plants and animals. The trail weaves through forests and barrens, beside wetlands and rivers, up hills and across parklands. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching, picnicking with family, jogging with friends, cross-country skiing under night lights, and feeling the grace and peace of the woodlands.”

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(709) 737-3655

Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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EAST COAST TRAIL REVIEWS

Great trail system that is very well maintained. Highly recommend to anybody who is coming to Newfoundland's east coast. The views are incredible and there are a variety of paths that vary from easy to difficult for all levels of hiking ability. Most trails also have multiple exit points allowing for you to pick a more appropriate distance to travel.

Well maintained and marked coastal trails. Large selection of short, medium and long hikes with variable difficulty. A must experience while visiting the Avalon. Soak in the salt water joys and breathtaking views - a priceless experience.

Trails cater to all range of hikers. Breathtaking views, clear markings and well maintained. If you are in Newfouland, even if you are not a hiker - check out the easy trails.

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NORTH HEAD TRAIL REVIEWS

So yes this is a very beautiful hike & there are a lot of stairs. However it is a hike & if you do it from start to finish (from Quidi Vidi) its gets quite challenging towards the second half. Lots of narrow paths without barriers very close to the edge & at one point the path is so narrow there’s a metal chain in the mountain side you’ll need to hold on to.

Good hike to break a sweat if you’re going up! Amazing views! If it’s foggy or rainy you won’t see much since it’s a higher point. The trail is intermediate, lots of loose pebbles. The trail is very clear so easy to follow. You can loop around to not go back up the same way if you parked your car somewhere.

Gorgeous views of the shoreline are around every turn on this trail. I would highly recommend walking up the road to Signal Hill and taking the trail back to the downtown, the climb is a lot more manageable. There are some narrow sections with steep drop offs on one side, be safe.

PIPPY PARK REVIEWS

Great selection of walking trails! You can do the easy, the kinda challenging, and the downright huffing and puffing type of trail. I did the latter up to the highest point and the trail was well groomed and the view was fantastic! Definitely worth the walk!.

Great for their trails and walking your dog, although it can get really muddy and icey throughout the year so make sure you have good boots and suitable clothing. There isn't much for sign markers along the trails but you can take a photo of the map at the entrance to help along the way in case you get lost. They also have cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Overall, one of the best spots for outdoor activities in St John's.

Played golf there and it was wonderful. Great place to visit with family and friends. Recommended.

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EAST COAST TRAIL Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Videos: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

NORTH HEAD TRAIL Total Inspection Points: 113/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Business Hours: 8
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy: 9
Website Source: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Videos: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

PIPPY PARK Total Inspection Points: 112/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Business Hours: 8
Current Evaluation: 8
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Social Media: 10
Website Standard: 10

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