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East Coast Trail Association

The East Coast Trail Association promotes the preservation and development of the East Coast Trail, fostering community engagement and appreciation for nature through hiking, education, and sustainable practices.

Join us for a hike on Cape Spear Path, led by experienced volunteer hike leader, Maureen Lymburner! This 11 km hike will take you from Maddox Cove to the Cape Spear National Historic Site. Along the way, you&#39;ll experience 6-8 hours of costal wilderness hiking! Difficulty: ModerateMeeting Time: 9:00 amMeeting Location: Cape Spear parking lotDistance: 11 kmLogistics &amp; CarpoolingBecause this is an end to end linear hike, carpooling logistics are required:*9:00 am- Meetup: All participants will meet in the Cape Spear National Historic Site parking lot&nbsp;*Carpooling: We will leave a few cars at Cape Spear and consolidate into a few vehicles to drive to the trail head in Maddox Cove*The Hike: We will hike north from Maddox Cove to Cape Spear, ending at our parked vehicles*Carpooling: We will carpool together to bring people back to their cars in Maddox Cove before wrapping up for the day. Preparation &amp; GearTo ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please come prepared:*Footwear: Sturdy hiking boots or &nbsp;shoes with good traction are recommended*Clothing: Dress in layers suitable for the weather*Nutrition: Bring adequate drinking water and trail snacks adequate for an 8 hour hike Note: Hike leaders may turn away any participant who arrives without proper footwear or gear for safety reasons. Weather &amp; CancellationsIf poor conditions make hiking unsafe, the outing may be postponed or cancelled. Registered participants will be notified via email by 7:00 am on the morning regarding any changes. RAIN DATE: Sunday, November 1st, 2026 @ 9AM

Guided Hike - Maddox Cove to Cape Spear

Join us for a hike along the whole length of Long Shore Path. This difficult 17.2 km hike will be led by experienced ECT volunteers George Power and Maureen Lymburner, and is estimated to take 6-8 hours to complete. Meeting Time: 8:30 amMeeting Location: Long Shore Path parking, behind the Post Office in Portugal CoveDistance: 17.2 km Logistics &amp; CarpoolingBecause this is an end to end linear hike, carpooling logistics are required:*8:30 am- Meetup: All participants will meet in the Long Shore Path parking area, at the Portugal Cove trailhead*Carpooling: We will leave a few cars at the trailhead and consolidate into a few vehicles to drive to the Topsail Beach trailhead*The Hike: We will hike north from Topsail Beach to Portugal Cove, ending at our parked vehicles*Carpooling: We will carpool together to bring people back to their cars at Topsail Beach before wrapping up for the day. Preparation &amp; GearTo ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please come prepared:*Footwear: Sturdy hiking boots or &nbsp;shoes with good traction are recommended*Clothing: Dress in layers suitable for the weather*Nutrition: Bring adequate drinking water and trail snacks adequate for an 8 hour hikeNote: Hike leaders may turn away any participant who arrives without proper footwear or gear for safety reasons. Weather &amp; CancellationsIf poor conditions make hiking unsafe, the outing may be postponed or cancelled. Registered participants will be notified via email by 7:00 am on the morning regarding any changes.

Guided Hike - Long Shore Path

Join us on October 25, 2026 for an easy 5km hike on scenic Tinkers Point Path! Follow experienced ECT volunteer hike leaders Theresa and Karla for an estimated 2-3 hour hike from Tors Cove, north bound to Mobile. You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from the meeting place, however carpooling is encouraged. Meeting Time: 9:00 amMeeting Location: Mobile Central High School parking lot (<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/lot+(2+Riverhead+Rd,+Mobile?entry=gmail&source=g" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">2 Riverhead Rd, Mobile</a>)Logistics &amp; CarpoolingBecause this is an end to end linear hike, carpooling logistics are required:*9:00- Meetup: All participants will meet in the Mobile Central High parking lot at 9:00 am*Carpooling: We will leave a few cars at Mobile High and consolidate into a few vehicles and drive to the trail head in Tors Cove*The Hike: We will hike north from Tors Cove back to Mobile, ending &nbsp;at our parked vehicles*Carpooling: We will carpool together to bring people back to their cars in Tors Cove before wrapping up for the day. Preparation &amp; GearTo ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please come prepared:*Footwear: Sturdy hiking boots or &nbsp;shoes with good traction are recommended*Clothing: Dress in layers suitable for the weather*Nutrition: Bring adequate drinking water and trail snacks adequate for a 3 hour hikeNote: Hike leaders may turn away any participant who arrives without proper footwear or gear for safety reasons. Weather &amp; CancellationsIf poor conditions make hiking unsafe, the outing may be postponed or cancelled. Registered participants will be notified via email by 7:00 am on the morning regarding any changes. Look forward to seeing you there!

Guided Hike - Tinkers Point Path

Join us on October 24, 2026 for a scenic 10 km hike on the Deadmans Bay Path. Follow experienced ECT volunteer hike leader, George and Jordon, for an estimated 5-6 hour hike from Fort Amherst, southbound to Blackhead. You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from the meeting place, however carpooling is encouraged.&nbsp;Meeting Time: 9:00 amMeeting Location: Blackhead (end of the road, facing the ocean -- if there is inadequate parking space for the vehicles left there, planned location of vehicles will occur at that time)&nbsp;Logistics &amp; CarpoolingBecause this is an end to end linear hike, carpooling logistics are required:*9:00- Meetup: All participants will meet at Blackhead at 9:00 am*Carpooling: We will leave a few cars in Blackhead and consolidate into a few vehicles and drive to the trailhead&nbsp;at Fort Amherst.*The Hike: We will hike south from Fort Amherst to Blackhead, ending &nbsp;at our parked vehicles*Carpooling: We will carpool together to bring people back to their cars in Fort Amherst before wrapping up for the day. Preparation &amp; GearTo ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please come prepared:*Footwear: Sturdy hiking boots or &nbsp;shoes with good traction are recommended*Clothing: Dress in layers suitable for the weather*Nutrition: Bring adequate drinking water and trail snacks adequate for an 8 hour hike Note: Hike leaders may turn away any participant who arrives without proper footwear or gear for safety reasons. Weather &amp; CancellationsIf poor conditions make hiking unsafe, the outing may be postponed or cancelled. Registered participants will be notified via email by 7:00 am on the morning regarding any changes.

Guided Hike - Deadmans Bay Path

Join us for a hike on Mickeleens Path! This 14.4 km hike will be led by ECT volunteer Barbara Mason, and is estimated to take 4-8 hours to complete.&nbsp; Difficulty: Easy to moderateMeeting Time: 10:00 amMeeting Location: Witless Bay Ecological Reserve parkingDistance: 14.4 km Preparation &amp; GearTo ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please come prepared:*Footwear: Sturdy hiking boots or &nbsp;shoes with good traction are recommended*Clothing: Dress in layers suitable for the weather*Nutrition: Bring adequate drinking water and trail snacks adequate for an 8 hour hike Note: Hike leaders may turn away any participant who arrives without proper footwear or gear for safety reasons. Weather &amp; CancellationsIf poor conditions make hiking unsafe, the outing may be postponed or cancelled. Registered participants will be notified via email by 7:00 am on the morning regarding any changes. You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from the hike location, however carpooling is encouraged.&nbsp;

Guided Hike - Mickeleens Path

Join us on October 17, 2026 for an easy 5km hike on scenic Tinkers Point Path! Follow experienced ECT volunteer hike leaders Theresa and Karla for an estimated 2-3 hour hike from Tors Cove, north bound to Mobile. You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from the meeting place, however carpooling is encouraged.&nbsp;Meeting Time: 9:00 amMeeting Location: Mobile Central High School parking <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/lot+(2+Riverhead+Rd,+Mobile?entry=gmail&source=g" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">lot (2 Riverhead Rd, Mobile</a>)&nbsp;Logistics &amp; CarpoolingBecause this is an end to end linear hike, carpooling logistics are required:*9:00- Meetup: All participants will meet in the Mobile Central High parking lot at 9:00 am*Carpooling: We will leave a few cars at Mobile High and consolidate into a few vehicles and drive to the trail head in Tors Cove*The Hike: We will hike north from Tors Cove back to Mobile, ending &nbsp;at our parked vehicles*Carpooling: We will carpool together to bring people back to their cars in Tors Cove before wrapping up for the day.&nbsp;Preparation &amp; GearTo ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please come prepared:*Footwear: Sturdy hiking boots or &nbsp;shoes with good traction are recommended*Clothing: Dress in layers suitable for the weather*Nutrition: Bring adequate drinking water and trail snacks adequate for a 3 hour hikeNote: Hike leaders may turn away any participant who arrives without proper footwear or gear for safety reasons.&nbsp;Weather &amp; CancellationsIf poor conditions make hiking unsafe, the outing may be postponed or cancelled. Registered participants will be notified via email by 7:00 am on the morning regarding any changes.&nbsp;Look forward to seeing you there.&nbsp;

Join us for a hike on Cape Spear Path, from the Cape Spear National Historic Site to North Head and back. This 14 km journey, led by ECT volunteer Natasha, will take you along the most easternly coast of North America for an estimated 4-7 hours.&nbsp; Difficulty: ModerateMeeting Time: 10:00 amMeeting Location: Cape Spear National Historic Site parking lotDistance: 14 km Preparation &amp; GearTo ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please come prepared:*Footwear: Sturdy hiking boots or &nbsp;shoes with good traction are recommended*Clothing: Dress in layers suitable for the weather*Nutrition: Bring adequate drinking water and trail snacks adequate for a 3 hour hike Note: Hike leaders may turn away any participant who arrives without proper footwear or gear for safety reasons. Weather &amp; CancellationsIf poor conditions make hiking unsafe, the outing may be postponed or cancelled. Registered participants will be notified via email by 7:00 am on the morning regarding any changes.

Guided Hike - Cape Spear

Join us on Sunday October 4, 2026 for an easy 9km hike on scenic Father Troys Trail! Follow experienced ECT volunteer hike leaders Barbara and Thiviya for an estimated 2-4 hour hike from Flatrock to Torbay. You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from the meeting place, however carpooling is encouraged.&nbsp;Meeting Time: 10:00 amMeeting Location: End of Spray Lane: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/aeiSEHgeWuEBSWjg9" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Spray Lane, Torbay</a>Distance: 9 km&nbsp;Logistics &amp; CarpoolingBecause this is an end to end linear hike, carpooling logistics are required:*10:00 am- Meetup: All participants will meet in the Spray Lane cul-de-sac&nbsp;*Carpooling: We will leave a few cars at Spray Lane and consolidate into a few vehicles and drive to the trail head in Flatrock*The Hike: We will hike south from Flatrock to Torbay, ending &nbsp;at our parked vehicles*Carpooling: We will carpool together to bring people back to their cars in Flatrock before wrapping up for the day.&nbsp;Preparation &amp; GearTo ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please come prepared:*Footwear: Sturdy hiking boots or &nbsp;shoes with good traction are recommended*Clothing: Dress in layers suitable for the weather*Nutrition: Bring adequate drinking water and trail snacks adequate for a 3 hour hikeNote: Hike leaders may turn away any participant who arrives without proper footwear or gear for safety reasons.&nbsp;Weather &amp; CancellationsIf poor conditions make hiking unsafe, the outing may be postponed or cancelled. Registered participants will be notified via email by 7:00 am on the morning regarding any changes.&nbsp;Look forward to seeing you there.

Guided Hike - Father Troys Trail

Join us for a hike on Sugarloaf Path, from Logy Bay to Quidi Vidi and back! This 8.8 km hike is estimated to take between 3 and 5 hours to complete. You&#39;ll be led through stunning costal wilderness just outside of St. John&#39;s by experienced ECTA volunteer, George Power.&nbsp; Difficulty: Moderate to difficultDistance: One way, 8.8 kmMeeting location:&nbsp; Sugarloaf Path parking, Logy Bay Trailhead You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from the hike location, however carpooling is encouraged. Ensure you are adequately prepared for the hike; those who arrive ill-prepared for the trail and weather conditions may&nbsp;be turned away at the leaders discretion.&nbsp; <p fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 1.5;" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">This is not a return hike, so expect to leave your vehicle at one trailhead, and carpool to the other. If poor conditions are forecasted, the hike leader may choose to cancel or postpone the outing. If this is the case, you will receive an email with the new details.&nbsp;

Guided Hike - Sugarloaf Path

TrailRaiser 2026 is the East Coast Trail Association&#39;s annual community fundraiser &mdash; Hike. Run. Walk. Give - or simply fundraise to conserve 336 kilometres of wild Newfoundland coastline. ECTA uses Zeffy so 100% of every donation reaches the trail &mdash; no platform fees, ever. Zeffy adds a suggested 15% tip at checkout for their own platform &mdash; adjust it to any amount or remove it entirely. &nbsp;For event details visit: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.trailraiser.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.trailraiser.ca/</a>

Join us for a hike on Motion Path, from the Petty Harbour trailhead to Motion Head! This hike will be a 10.8 km (total) return trip, and will take between 4 and 6 hours to complete. You&#39;ll follow experienced ECT guided hike leader, George Power, along this stunning coastal trail.&nbsp; Difficulty: Moderate to difficultMeeting Time: 9:00 amMeeting Location: Parking lot next to the Harbour Authority of Petty Harbour-Maddox CoveDistance: 10.8 km Preparation &amp; GearTo ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please come prepared:*Footwear: Sturdy hiking boots or &nbsp;shoes with good traction are recommended*Clothing: Dress in layers suitable for the weather*Nutrition: Bring adequate drinking water and trail snacks adequate for a six hour hike Note: Hike leaders may turn away any participant who arrives without proper footwear or gear for safety reasons. Weather &amp; CancellationsIf poor conditions make hiking unsafe, the outing may be postponed or cancelled. Registered participants will be notified via email by 7:00 am on the morning regarding any changes.

Guided Hike - Motion Path

Join us for a hike on Cobblers Path, led by experienced ECT volunteers! This hike is estimated to be a 5-6 km trip, end to end, taking between 2 and 3 hours to complete.&nbsp; Difficulty: ModerateMeeting Time: 9:00 amMeeting Location: Cobblers Path parking lot, on Cobblers Crescent in Logy BayDistance: 5-6 kmLogistics &amp; CarpoolingBecause this is an end to end linear hike, carpooling logistics are required:*9:00 am- Meetup: All participants will meet in the Cobblers Crescent parking lot&nbsp;*Carpooling: We will leave a few cars at Cobblers Crescent and consolidate into a few vehicles to drive to the trail head in Outer Cove*The Hike: We will hike south from Outer Cove to Logy Bay, ending &nbsp;at our parked vehicles*Carpooling: We will carpool together to bring people back to their cars in Outer Cove before wrapping up for the day. Preparation &amp; GearTo ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please come prepared:*Footwear: Sturdy hiking boots or &nbsp;shoes with good traction are recommended*Clothing: Dress in layers suitable for the weather*Nutrition: Bring adequate drinking water and trail snacks adequate for a 3 hour hike Note: Hike leaders may turn away any participant who arrives without proper footwear or gear for safety reasons. Weather &amp; CancellationsIf poor conditions make hiking unsafe, the outing may be postponed or cancelled. Registered participants will be notified via email by 7:00 am on the morning regarding any changes.

Guided Hike - Cobblers Path

Bid to keep the East Coast Trail beautiful, safe, and open for everyone. 🥾 Your auction purchase helps repair boardwalks, refresh trail markers, and support volunteers who care for over 300 km of rugged coastline. Every item you win supports environmental stewardship and community-powered trail maintenance. 🌊 Did you know that our trail is primarily run by volunteers and supported by donors, like you? Together, we&rsquo;ll protect Newfoundland and Labrador&rsquo;s coastal paths and cultural heritage for today&rsquo;s hikers and tomorrow&rsquo;s explorers. How to Bid &amp; Donate<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Use the top menu to view Silent Auction Items (grouped by category), access My Bids or Make a Donation.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">To bid, select an item, enter your amount and then click &quot;Place Bid.&quot; Use the &quot;Auto Bid&quot; function and the system will bid for you in $5 increments.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Register your details and then &quot;Confirm Your Bid.&quot;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Keep an eye on the leader board to see if you&#39;re still the winning bidder!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">If you have any questions please reach out to us at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:information@eastcoasttrail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">information@eastcoasttrail.com</a></li></ol>

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