BEST ST. JOHN'S HIKING TRAILS FR

3 Best Hiking Trails in St. John's

Name: 3 Best Hiking Trails in St Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador
Rating: 4.8

Expert-recommended Top 3 Hiking Trails in St. John's, NL. All selected hiking trails undergo a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, assessing reviews, reputation, history, price, proximity, and more to ensure excellence.

St Johns hiking trail Signal Hill National Historic Site image 1

St Johns hiking trail Signal Hill National Historic Site image 2

St Johns hiking trail Signal Hill National Historic Site image 3

CALL

SIGNAL HILL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

230 Signal Hill Road,
St. John's, NL A1A 1B3 Directions

Since 1960

“Signal Hill National Historic Site offers coastline hikes and spectacular views overlooking the Atlantic. Visitors can enjoy trails such as the North Head Trail and Burma Road Trail. The site is also known for its Signal Hill Tattoo program, Noon Day Gun ceremony, guided tours, and special occasions. The park features paths, a lake with boat rentals, and fascinating city panoramas. There is a huge network of walking trails and stairs that lead to various landscapes and wooded areas. The site provides a 19th-century overview of the rugged Newfoundland coast. The visitor centre features interactive exhibits and a film about the site's military and communications history.”

| |

Price:

Contact:

TBR® Inspection Report:

St Johns hiking trail East Coast Trail image 1

St Johns hiking trail East Coast Trail image 2

St Johns hiking trail East Coast Trail image 3

CALL

EAST COAST TRAIL

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

Since 1994

“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.”

| |

Price:

Contact:

TBR® Inspection Report:

St Johns hiking trail North Head Trail image 1

St Johns hiking trail North Head Trail image 2

St Johns hiking trail North Head Trail image 3

CALL

NORTH HEAD TRAIL

18 North Head Trail,
St. John's, NL A1A 1B2 Directions

“North Head Trail, a 2.1-mile loop trail, is moderately challenging, taking an average of 1 hour and 9 minutes to complete. North Head Trail offers opportunities for bird watching, 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 Gibbet Hill, featuring some narrow sections close to steep drops. Visitors can enjoy views of St. John's Harbour and the rugged Newfoundland coastline. The best times to visit this trail are from May through September.”

| |

3 Best Hiking Trails in St. John's