East Coast Trail
| East Coast Trail | |
|---|---|
| Length | 540 kilometres (340 mi) |
| Location | Newfoundland, Canada |
| Trailheads | Near St. John's; Cappahayden |
| Use | Hiking |
The East Coast Trail is a 540 kilometres (340 mi) hiking trail located in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Located primarily on public lands, the trail traces the east coast of the island of Newfoundland along the Atlantic Ocean. The trail passes through many small coastal towns nested in the bays of the Avalon Peninsula between St. John's and Cappahayden. Major attractions include the Spout, a natural geyser created by wave action along the rocky coast, coastal barachois formations, and a suspension bridge near the abandoned community of La Manche. The trail also passes through Cape Spear, the eastern-most point in North America.
220 kilometres (140 mi) of the trail (between St. John's and Cappahayden) are fully mapped and have proper signage. The remaining 320 kilometres (200 mi) of the trail are accessible to the public, but are unsigned and considered to be 'under construction'. [1]
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[edit] References
- ^ "East Coast Trail (Trail Overview)". East Coast Trail Association. http://www.eastcoasttrail.com/trail/. Retrieved 2007-07-01.
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