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47.35, -52.81 · rel 2199386
47.35, -52.81 · rel 2199386
East Coast Trail
315,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Newfoundland and Labrador · 47.35°N ·
52.81°W
315,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
23
views
8
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
8× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
8× viewpoint
1× Nature
4× Attraction
4× summit
1× monument
2× Lighthouse
Viewpoint Quidi Vidi and St John
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Torbay Point
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Ladies Lookout
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Gun Emplacement
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Duck Pond
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Torbay Point Viewpoint
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Beachy Cove Hill
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Maid of Industry
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Bay Bulls Lighthouse
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Cape Spear
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Fishing for Success
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Pancake lookout
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Cape St Francis Lighthouse
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Blackhead Cove Viewpoint
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Raymonds Beard Hill
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Sounding Hills
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Signal Hill
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Fort Waldegrave
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geyser: the Spout
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03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
East Coast Trail is 315.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, East Coast Trail takes approximately 78h 33min to complete.
No, East Coast Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
East Coast Trail starts near coordinates 46.9361, -52.8955.
East Coast Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
East Coast Trail is maintained and managed by The East Coast Trail Association.