The Daredevil Trail on Fishing Point Municipal Park in St. Anthony, NL on the Great Northern Peninsula is a daunting 476 steps up and another 476 down. The views at the top will give you perfect panoramic views of the community, St. Anthony Bight, the coastline, whales, icebergs, birds, fishing boats and so much more.
St. Anthony is the largest community on the Great Northern Peninsula and home to Sir Dr. Wilfred Grenfell and Lady Anne Grenfell. The Grenfell Historic Properties is one of the important tourism draws to the community, in addition there are boat tours, restaurants, accommodations, souvenir shops, dinner theatre, music, a craft brewery and an abundance of outdoor recreation.
At the very end of the Viking Trail (Route 430) you will find yourself in St. Anthony and will take West Street to Fishing Point Municipal Park. It is home to the famous Lightkeeper’s Seafood Restaurant, Great Viking Feast Dinner Theatre, Fishing Point Emporium, a place cherished by locals and it too has many walking and hiking trails:
- Dare Devil Trail
- Cartier’s Trail
- Whale Watcher’s Trail
- Santana Trail
- Iceberg Alley Trail
There is a dedicated parking lot for Santana Trail and also you can’t miss the 476 stairs going up the side of the cliff. Park here and take a short walk to the base of Daredevil Trail. I know the stairs look daunting but truly it isn’t so as there are rest areas and you take your time on this moderate to difficult trail.
At the very top is much like a Signal Hill with the views of the city, the ocean and directional signage of where places in the world can be found, while there is no Cabot Tower, there is a cellular tower and the former American Base is off in the distance.
You can easily spend hours at the top, enjoying a picnic, the sunrise or sunset, the activity below will always give you something to enjoy. At the very top is just incredibly peaceful and truly will leave you in awe. Fishing Point is truly a special place. The locals know the treasure they have and they truly cherish it. When in St. Anthony be a daredevil and climb to the very top!
Learn more about the Great Northern Peninsula’s trails by clicking here.
Live Rural NL –
Christopher Mitchelmore
Hi Chris; You are doing an amazing job with the photography and blogs of the Great Northern Peninsula. Looking forward to more.
Thanks Stella
On Wed., Feb. 17, 2021, 8:22 a.m. Live Rural Newfoundland & Labrador, wrote:
> Live Rural NL posted: ” The Daredevil Trail on Fishing Point Municipal > Park in St. Anthony, NL on the Great Northern Peninsula is a daunting 476 > steps up and another 476 down. The views at the top will give you perfect > panoramic views of the community, St. Anthony Bight, the co” >
Thank you Stella. I enjoying promoting the beauty of the Great Northern Peninsula immensely and gave so much more content. Appreciate you being a loyal reader. New posts typically arrive on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
I wanted to go to Daredevil trail last year with my family, but this pandemic destroyed our plans. Thank you for this article! I bought a new Chris-Craft boat this spring. I think it’s a sign that we definitely should visit this place when this virus is over. I hope it’s going to be soon.