Walking & Hiking Trails – Page 3 – Live Rural Newfoundland & Labrador

Rainbow Rocks at Lance Cove Beach along Cape Broyle Head Path

November 6, 2021 Live Rural NL

It’s a long trek to a beautiful beach with many up hill and down hill movements but Lance Cove makes for wonderful memories when trekking

The Remarkable Berry Head Arch on the East Coast Trail

November 1, 2021 Live Rural NL

Completing the East Coast Trail was a goal of mine and I had planned to finish on the Spurwink Island Path to see this remarkable

A Secret Cave at Topsail Beach

October 27, 2021 Live Rural NL

There’s incredible beauty at Topsail Beach. You will find many children throwing rocks at the sea, residents basking in the sun or enjoying a beachside

Completing The East Coast Trail – Put it on Your Bucket List!

October 23, 2021 Live Rural NL

The East Coast Trail is one of our province’s greatest gems for residents and tourists, spanning more than 336 KM on the Eastern edge of

Wanderers Peek Trail

September 27, 2021 Live Rural NL

The Wanderer’s Peek Trail is just south of Parson’s Pond and the road is marked by reflective signage to a gravel parking area. The trail

Take a Walk along the Goat Shore

September 22, 2021 Live Rural NL

The Goat Shore begins at the end of Ballfield Road and is 6.1 KM return in the Town of Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove -Lakeview. The parking

Visiting Salmonier Nature Park

September 20, 2021 Live Rural NL

The Salmonier Nature Park is located on the Salmonier Line (Route 90) and is 12 km south of the Trans Canada Highway (Route 1) on

Three Pond Barren’s Loop in Pippy Park

September 15, 2021 Live Rural NL

Dog lovers and dirt bike users appeared to love this 10 KM trail when I had taken it for the first time. I’ve trekked many

A U.S.A.F. RB-36 Peacekeeper crashed in Burgoyne’s Cove in 1953

September 13, 2021 Live Rural NL

I opted to detour from a recent return trip from St. John’s when I got to Clarenville and decided to return to Burgoyne’s Cove for

Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse

September 11, 2021 Live Rural NL

Rocky Harbour has always been a fishing town, but in recent decades with the creation of Gros Morne National Park both have been vital industries

Serene Sandy Beaches & the Old Mail Run

September 8, 2021 Live Rural NL

A light sandy beach at Shallow Bay, Cow Head creates a serene feeling as you push your toes along the beach. The campground and beach

Steady Brook Falls

September 6, 2021 Live Rural NL

Marble Mountain has lots to offer in Steady Brook. During the summer months, lots of people enjoy the Marble Zip Tours, a swim at the

Blow Me Down Brook Trail & Swimming Hole

September 6, 2021 Live Rural NL

A sign at the entry warns this is avalanche territory. The distant hills certainly are towering and dramatic. A little further down the road is

Burnt Hill – The Sheep Path, The Saddle and The Hilltop Loop

September 3, 2021 Live Rural NL

A trip to Norris Point led to taking a trail know as the Sheep Path that crossed to the Saddle and finally to the Hilltop

I Found a Little Heart in Stanleyville

September 2, 2021 Live Rural NL

The Stanleyville Trail in Gros Morne National Park begins at the day-use area of the Lomond Campground. This trail is about 5 KM return. There

Finding the Kid’s Driftwood Fort

August 31, 2021 Live Rural NL

I’ve been to Lobster Head Lighthouse before, but didn’t realize that this driftwood structure existed. From the parking lot walk toward the lighthouse and then

Just Minutes to Copper Mine Falls Trail

August 30, 2021 Live Rural NL

The Copper Mine Falls Trail is a short 0.5 KM to the falls with a great view of a waterfall at the end. There’s a

The Camel’s Back Trail provides magical views

August 29, 2021 Live Rural NL

Route 436 has destination trails and the Iceberg Trail links up many community trails from L’anse aux Meadows to St. Lunaire. Taking the short hike

Sunset Rock and Boxing in Bottle Cove

August 28, 2021 Live Rural NL

Bottle Cove is a must visit destination at the end of the Route 450. It is known and loved by residents and neighbouring communities. This

Another Look at Daredevil Trail

August 27, 2021 Live Rural NL

The Daredevil Trail may have 476 steps, but to me it is certainly not as challenging as it appears. The views are definitely worth it.

Southhead Lighthouse Hiking Trail

August 25, 2021 Live Rural NL

Hiking the Southhead Lighthouse Trail ascends to the mountain range behind Lark Harbour. It’s an elevation gain of 370 metres and not one to be

Little Port Head Lighthouse Trail

August 23, 2021 Live Rural NL

This is one of the most challenging hiking trails in the Outer Bay of Islands that is rated as extreme. We opted to save this

Witnessing the Wonders of Wild Cove

August 20, 2021 Live Rural NL

The sandy beach, the rounded rocks, the driftwood creations and the colours of the ocean waves were quite the draw on a visit to Wild

Descending the Governor’s Stairway after climbing Tortoise Mountain

August 18, 2021 Live Rural NL

Recent hiking groups have certainly created additional awareness of the pure beauty that exists surrounding these communities and they were indeed added to my hiking