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Sunnyside, Trinity Bay
This fitness trail starts near the Lions Community Centre, about 4 km from the Trans Canada Highway, and takes you across Badger Brook to a picnic area where you can enjoy a rest or a lunch.
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Bay Roberts
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.
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Arnold's Cove
View the magnificent rugged coast line, with breathtaking scenery. Trail distance 4-km return.
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St. John's
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.
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St. John's
Visitors to Bowring Park can enjoy feeding ducks and swans, walking or cycling the trail network, viewing the historical monuments and a range of outdoor activities and recreational facilities.
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Butter Pot Provincial Park
This trail, one of several in the park, climbs 300 meters to the hill summit from where you can see much of the park and surroundings area.
Distance: 6.6-km, Time: 2.5 hours, Trailhead: near campsite 58.
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St. John's
A public park in the heart of St. John's. Attractions include camping, walking trails, Botanical Garden, golf, Fluvarium,
Toll Free: +1 (877) 477 3655
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Carbonear
A terrific walk around a 500 meter boardwalk that surrounds Carbonear and Rossiters Pond. Feed the ducks, take in the naturalization surrounding the pond or visit our new regional community centre.
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Sunnyside, Trinity Bay
5 km hike each way, moderate with a strenuous climb at the end. The trail takes you to the top of Centre Hill (384 metres) highest peak in eastern Newfoundland and enjoy a panoramic view of five bays.
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St. John's
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.
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Witless Bay
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.
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Renews
11.6-km trail between Kingman's Cove and Renews. Allow 4-6 hours. Moderate. Attractions include shipwreck, abandoned community, birdwatching, lighthouse, eagles, berry picking, colonial gun battery, grotto, museum.
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Pouch Cove
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.
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Cape Spear
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.
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Brigus South
6.5-km trail between Brigus South and Admiral's Cove. Allow 2-4 hours. Moderate. Attractions include beaches, good views, high cliff walking, abandoned settlement, meadows.
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Calvert
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.
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Maddox Cove
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.
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Ferryland
5.2-km trail between Calvert and Ferryland. Allow 1.5-2 hours. Easy. Attractions include offshore islands, meadows, cobble beaches, old railway route, stone church, easy family walking.
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Logy Bay
Cobbler Path opened June 6, 2010 and runs from Torbay Point to Logy Bay. Access points are at Doran's Lane and Red Cliff Road
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Blackhead, Cape Spear
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.