16.3-km from Shoal Bay to Bay Bulls plus 6.6-km from Shoal Bay Road parking to East Coast Trail. Allow 6.5-9.5 hours. Difficul-strenuous. Attractions include eagles, seabirds, sea stacks, reversing falls and the sea-driver freshwater geyser at The Spout.

10.1-km trail between Renews and Cappahayden. Allow 3-5 hours. Moderate. The southern end of the developed portion of the East Coast Trail. Attractions include nesting terns, historic attractions in Renews, eagles, cormorants, cobble beaches, picnicking.

This difficult 1.7-km trail on Signal Hill from Cabot Tower to Lower Battery Road descends almost 500 feet over stairs, boardwalk and footpath. Incredible view of The Narrows.

This level, 3.8 km trail loops around Quidi Vidi Lake, the site of the annual Royal St. John's Regatta. Enjoy year-round waterbirds and views of historic St. Johns.

View the magnificent rugged coast line, with breathtaking scenery. Trail distance 4-km return.

11.5-km, 4-6 hour moderate hike between Cape Spear and Maddox Cove. From the easternmost point in North America the trail follows the coast southward. Attractions along the way include a World War II coastal defence battery, whales, seabirds, a bakeapple bog and the abandoned hamet of Staffordside.

10.6-km, 5-8 hour, moderate/difficult hike. Trailheads at Fort Amherst, St. John's, and Blackhead, Route 11.2-km of side trails.

The trail winds through the earliest settlement of Bay Roberts. Remains of rock walls, foundations, root cellars and grave sites. Picnic areas. Seasonal whale watching.

8.9-km trail from Quidi Vidi Village in St. John's to Logy Bay. Allow 3-5 hours. Moderate/difficult. Attractions include several river crossings, coastal scenery, ravens, World War II observation station, woodland walking, Ocean Sciences Centre.

18.3-km trail between Cape Broyle and Calvert. Allow 6-10 hours. Difficult/strenuous. Attractions include sea kayaking nearby, sea arch, great coastal views, sea caves, waterfowl, Devil's Staircase, meadows, abandoned community, offshore islands.

17.1-km trail between Aquaforte and Port Kirwan. Allow 6-9 hours. Difficult. Attractions include barren, view of Aquaforte fjord, spectacular rock sea arch at Berry Head, meadows, cobble beach, waterfall, seabirds, offshore islands.

110-acre nature area and botanical garden featuring flower gardens, nature trails, cafe, gift shop, display room and more. Education programs and family activities available.

7.3-km. Allow 2-4 hours. This is a moderate hike featuring berry picking grounds, overview of Pouch Cove, water fall at Freshwater and views of off shore islands inclding Baccalieu Island.

7-km trail between Witless Bay and Mobile. Allow 2-3 hours. Easy. Attractions include beach-combing on pebble beaches, picnicking, whale and seabird watching.

This very popular destination has several access point: 6.4-km from Tors Cove; 4km from St. Michael's; 2.7-km from Bauline East (all ECT); rough trail from end of La Manche Road; 1.25-km from La Manche Provincial Park.Trail through/from Bauline East includes steep climb. Main attraction is abandoned La Manche village access by restored 50 metre suspension bridge.

2.9-km trail in Aquaforte. Allow 1-3 hours (there are several alternate loops to choose from). Easy. Gentle family hiking. Attractions include former whale factory, waterfall, saltwater estuary. Watch out for rising tides that floor the seaside route at Soil Rock.

5.5-km trail between Ferryland and Aquaforte. Allow 2-3 hours. Easy/moderate. Attractions include Colony of Avalon, lighthouse, picnicking, cobble beach, waterfall.

3.7-km, 1 - 2 hour, easy to moderate hike between Blackhead and Cape Bay. Attractions en route include sea caves, whales, seabirds, a World War II dummy fort, the lightkeeper's garden and berry picking.

7.3-km trail between Bay Bulls and Witless Bay. Allow 2-4 hours. Easy-moderate. Attractions include walking through woods and meadows. excellent ocean views of Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, sea stacks, seabirds, whales.

A 540-km wilderness coastal hiking and walking trail that traces the eastern edge of the Avalon Peninsula from Topsail Beach to Trepassey passing directly through our capital city, St. John's. Entry points exist in all communities along the trail, 265-km of which is fully developed. Guidebooks and detailed map sets can be purchased from the association office or through the website. Family and life memberships are fully tax receipted and help develop and maintain the trail. Snowshoes and skis are frequently used on and around the trail paths throughout the winter.