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East Coast Trail

Highway #10, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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Ranked #1 of 30 attractions in St. John's
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St. John's, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

This trail stretches from the southern part of the Avalon Peninsula all the way to the northern end. You can pick it up in any one of dozens of spots and make a nice day hike or more. The East Coast Trail Association does a wonderful job of marshalling its members and volunteers to maintain the trail and its signage.... More

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Seville, Spain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

This magnificent trail takes my breath away. Rugged shorelines, Newfoundland's rocky terrain, and every few minutes the winds change and the fog rolls out, or in, while the clouds move out, or in. Never let the weather dictate if you will start on the trail, because just after you think it won't stop drizzling, the sun is shining mightily.You are... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

We started in Cape Spears and walked for about 5km and came back around. Really awesome trail, with really scenic ocean views. A must if you are in Newfoundland!

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Winnipeg, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

went on a tour of the island with McCarthy'stouring company, Bill was our very knowledgeable tour guide, going to see the most eastely part of Canada and seeing the lighthouse was on my bucket list and I absolutely loved it

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St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

Beautiful trails with amazing views. Paths are rated as Easy,Moderate,Difficult or Strenuous so there is something for everyone. Set aside a day for this, you won't regret it.

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St. John's, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

The trail system is great as you can choose the distance and difficulty level that best suits you, experiencing the same great scenery on each hike. The Spout path is a really nice hike to an ocean-powered geysir, though it is quite long. There are some shorter day hikes around St. John's that are great if you are looking for... More

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Calgary, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

My wife and I still talk about our runs on this trail. I obviously can't speak for the entire trail but the section around Trinity Bay is epic! Between the sea stacks or ocean mist this is a runners dream.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Beautiful shoreline! Nice for a summer stroll. There are old war bunkers there to view and walk in aswell.

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St. John's, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2012

This trail system is huge- you'll need a long time to hit every leg of the trail- but even the ones you can get to just near St. John's are great. There's some day hikes and some overnight trips, and the trails are maintained by the East Coast Trail Association. My only gripe is that the maps they sell at... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

The LaManche Park section of this trail is very scenic. It is easy to access and a great hike. Lots of geocaching in the area as well.

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