page_title: East Coast Trail
section_title: Topsail Beach to St John's
hierarchical_section_title: East Coast Trail / Route / Topsail Beach to St John's
caption_attribution_description: English: Rowhouses in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.
context_page_description: The East Coast Trail is a long-distance coastal footpath located in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is a developed trail over 300 kilometres long, creation of which began in 1994. It is made up of 26 linked wilderness paths and passes through more than 30 communities. It was named one of the best adventure destinations by National Geographic in 2012 and is extended and improved yearly.
  Maintained by the East Coast Trail Association and located primarily on public lands, the trail follows the east coast of Newfoundland along the Atlantic Ocean. The path passes through many small coastal outports in the bays of the Avalon Peninsula. The trail runs from Topsail Beach, north to Cape St. Francis, then south through St. John's, and continues south as far as Cappahayden. It is intended that the trail will eventually be extended to Trepassey in the south and across to Placentia in the west.
  The trail also passes several National historic sites, including Signal Hill, St. John's, Cape Spear, the easternmost point in North America, and Ferryland, the site of the 17th-century Colony of Avalon. It also passes through La Manche and Chance Cove Provincial Parks.
context_section_description: The trail runs mainly along the southern coast of the Avalon Peninsula, but initially, as far as Cape St. Francis, the direction is northerly.
  Long Shore Path (Topsail Beach - Portugal Cove)
  A 17.2-kilometre (10.7 mi) moderate to difficult path that takes 6 to 8 hours.
  This path has been opened and is scheduled for completion by August 2020. It passes through St. Thomas, St. Philips, and Beachy Cove. Regular ferry service to Bell Island
  from Portugal Cove.
  Piccos Ridge Path (Portugal Cove - Bauline)
  A 14.5-kilometre (9.0 mi) strenuous hike on high, open ground, of 7–8 hours. This path is considered undeveloped with minimal structures. The path has been cut and signed. There are long stretches of exposed trail so caution is advised. Exercise caution in all areas, especially on the steep north slope of Black Cliff. 
  White Horse Path 18.2 km (Bauline - Cape St. Francis) 
  A 17.5-kilometre (10.9 mi) strenuous hike, 8–10 hours. This is still an undeveloped path with steep ascents and descents and wetland crossings, so caution is advised. Wilderness Patch Brook campsite.
  Biscan Cove Path (Cape St. Francis - Pouch Cove)
  A 7.3-kilometre (4.5 mi) hike, of moderate difficulty, about 2–4 hours. The route can be challenging with steep hills.
  Stiles Cove Path (Pouch Cove - Flatrock)
  A 15.1-kilometre (9.4 mi) hike of moderate difficulty. It takes 5–7 hours to complete. There are various access point. Swimming and picnic areas.
  Father Troy's Trail (Flatrock - Torbay)
  An 8.7-kilometre (5.4 mi) easy hike, 2–4 hours, that follows the old cart road between the two communities and is "one of the few old roads on the Avalon to have retained its pre-automotive character". It features a stony beach, Tappers Cove wharf and mural and the Beamer, a rock formation. There is a less difficult inland alternatives at Church Cove.
  Silver Mine Head Path 3.8-kilometre (2.4 mi) (Torbay - Outer Cove)
  A 2.4-kilometre (1.5 mi) easy hike, of 1–2 hours. Features Middle Cove beach park and views to Torbay point and Flatrock.
  Cobblers Path  (Outer Cove to Logy Bay)
  A 8.2-kilometre (5.1 mi) hike of moderate difficulty, that takes 3–4 hours. It is a popular, partially boarded hike that features "The Cobbler" (a five finger-like rock formation), the remains of a Pinetree Line radar station and seasonal whale watching.
  Sugarloaf Path (Logy Bay - Quidi Vidi Village)
  A 8.9-kilometre (5.5 mi) hike that is at times difficult and takes 3–5 hours. It has varied terrain and features Sugarloaf Head and rock formations. It also has a view of St. John's and Quidi Vidi.
  City of St. John's: Quidi Vidi to Fort Amherst
  The official ECT map shows a route through St John's via Cuckold's Cove, Cabot Tower, Signal Hill and The North Head Trail to The Battery. In addition The Grand Concourse Trailway system offers a choice of possible routes to Downtown St John's. From St John's to Fort Amherst, the ECT map again offers guidance. The route goes around the harbour, with a short-cut across a bridge across from the Railway Coastal Museum. Amongst the attraction's found in St Joh's are boat trips to view icebergs, and whales; The Rooms; Quidi Vidi Lake; Memorial University's Botanical Garden; the Johnson Geo Centre, a geological interpretation centre located on Signal Hill; historic Downtown, including the Basilica, St John's and Anglican Cathedral, St John's. There is also the Grand Concourse's extensive network of hiking trails within the city, and around its lakes, along its rivers, and through other open spaces.
caption: Downtown row houses, in St John's
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