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Listed below are current path advisories.\u00a0Please also check the News page<\/a> for other parking or temporary trailhead notices.<\/strong><\/p>\n If you have any questions, please call our office at 709-738-4453 or email information@eastcoasttrail.com<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_text_color=”#09829a” header_font=”PT Sans Narrow|700|||||||” header_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”10px||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_font=”|700|||||||” link_text_color=”#0ba6c4″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n August 7th, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n Open fires are not<\/span> permitted on the East Coast Trail at any time. No exceptions.\u00a0<\/strong>The East Coast Trail runs through fragile ecosystems, private lands, and coastal forest. One slip-up and we\u2019re looking at charred trails, evacuated communities, and firefighters diverted from other emergencies.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_text_color=”#09829a” header_font=”PT Sans Narrow|700|||||||” header_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”10px||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_font=”|700|||||||” link_text_color=”#0ba6c4″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Hikers will encounter greater than normal amount of fallen trees due to recent high winds, as well as areas of wet and muddy trail and deteriorated trail structures throughout the trail system. An assessment of individual paths is ongoing, and repair work will be scheduled based on priority and funding availability.\u00a0 Because of these conditions we ask that you please use extra caution when hiking the trail. Sections of Stiles Cove, Beaches, Tinkers Point, Bear Cove Point and Island Meadow paths are highlighted as needing specific attention.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_text_color=”#09829a” header_font=”PT Sans Narrow|700|||||||” header_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”10px||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_font=”|700|||||||” link_text_color=”#0ba6c4″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Parking space for the Longshore Path access point in the Beachy Cove\/Longmarsh Road area is very limited due to increased activity in the area for Beachy Cove beach. Park in the lot located at 5 R.C. Church Drive,<\/a> located at the Arts, Wellness, and Heritage Group Building<\/a> in Portugal Cove. Walk 400 m south on Beachy Cove Road to Longmarsh Road, or 800 m to Beachy Cove Beach. Please do not park along Beachy Cove Road near the entrance to Beachy Cove Beach, obey all parking signage.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_text_color=”#09829a” header_font=”PT Sans Narrow|700|||||||” header_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”10px||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_font=”|700|||||||” link_text_color=”#0ba6c4″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Torbay Harbour Authority has advised of a long-term closure of public access to Tapper\u2019s Cove<\/a> starting Monday, April 14, 2025, for major reconstruction of the wharf and breakwater. The closure is expected to last over 12 months. As a result, the Father Troys Trail<\/a> section through Tapper\u2019s Cove is closed until further notice.<\/p>\n A 1km detour around the area is in place:<\/p>\n Signage for the closure and detour is posted on the path.<\/p>\n Read the full notice here.<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_text_color=”#09829a” header_font=”PT Sans Narrow|700|||||||” header_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”10px||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_font=”|700|||||||” link_text_color=”#0ba6c4″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Parking space for the Cobblers Path trailhead at Doran\u2019s Lane is limited. Parking is permitted only on one side of Doran\u2019s Lane between May 1 to October 31, and care must be taken to not restrict access to private driveways. If you wish to start you hike at the Doran\u2019s Lane trailhead, and no parking space is available, the ECTA and the Town of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove request that you use the designated parking lot on Cobblers Crescent,<\/a> and arrange for someone to provide a drop-off or pick-up service when entering or exiting the path at Doran\u2019s Lane. To reach the parking lot on Cobblers Crescent, turn off Marine Drive onto Red Cliff Road, then turn onto Cobblers Crescent. Thank you for your cooperation.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_text_color=”#09829a” header_font=”PT Sans Narrow|700|||||||” header_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”10px||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_font=”|700|||||||” link_text_color=”#0ba6c4″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Monday, May 12th, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n There was an unexpected event on the Deadmans Bay Path some time in April. A large boulder broke free from the cliffs above the trail and landed in the path, bringing other rocks and trees with it.<\/p>\n The boulder temporarily blocked the trail approximately 1.0 km from the trailhead at Blackhead Village.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The Trail Crew has cut a short reroute around the boulder and appropriate warning signs will be installed shortly. Although we do not expect any further falling rocks, we ask hikers to be aware and please use caution when hiking through the area.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” link_text_color=”#09829a” header_font=”PT Sans Narrow|700|||||||” header_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”10px||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_font=”|700|||||||” link_text_color=”#0ba6c4″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]This path has been closed at the trailhead in Ferryland due to a conflict with the landowner in that area. However, it is still possible to hike from the Aquaforte trailhead as far as Herring Cove and return to Aquaforte rather than proceed to Ferryland. 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\nHike Etiquette Reminder: No Open Fires<\/h1>\n
General Notice Re: Trail Structures & Trail Bed<\/h1>\n
\nLongshore Path<\/a>: Topsail Beach to Portugal Cove \u2013 Map 1.1 & 1.2<\/h1>\n
Father Troys Trail<\/a>: Flatrock to Torbay – Map 6<\/h1>\n
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Cobblers Path<\/a>: Outer Cove to Logy Bay \u2013 Map 8<\/h1>\n
Deadmans Bay Path<\/a>: Fort Amherst to Blackhead- Map 10<\/h1>\n
Sounding Hills Path<\/a>: Ferryland to Aquaforte \u2013 Map 22<\/h1>\n