11.7 km
Total Distance
340 m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

East Coast Trail path from Blackhead climbing past a decoy fort to views of Cape Spear, the easternmost point in North America with its historic lighthouse and Second World War battery, then continuing along the coast past a boardwalked bog and two river crossings to Maddox Cove. The East Coast Trail Association rates it moderate: 15.4 km, 5 to 7 hours.

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Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate