Cape Spear Path Hike

Cape Spear Path Hike
From CAD $75.00
  • Location: Cape Broyle, NL
  • Product code: CSPH

Background

Cape Spear is a National Historic Site that welcomes thousands of visitors annually to see the oldest surviving lighthouse in the province. The Cape Spear Path hike is a 15.5km section of the interconnected trail system that is the East Coast Trail, starting in Blackhead and terminating in Maddox Cove .The best times to visit this trail is June through October.

From the East Coast Trail Association

This path begins with a scenic climb to Blackhead with views back to the cliffs of Southside Hills and Cabot Tower. A decoy fort is found at the top of Blackhead, followed by an impressive view of Cape Spear, the easternmost point in North America. A historic lighthouse and a WWII coastal defence battery can be visited at Cape Spear Historic Site. Beyond Cape Spear, the path consists of a variety of terrain, and features long views, a side trail to North Head (great spot for picnicking), a board-walked bog crossing at Staffordside, erratics along the shore and two river crossings. The trail also passes through a protected Nature Conservancy area near Maddox Cove. Conditions can be windier, cooler, and damper than in the city of St. John’s; path subject to rolling fog. There are limited facilities at Cape Spear from spring to fall. Facilities and services are available in the town of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove.

Camping: This experience does not include camping

What AWE Provides:

  • Food: Lunch, snacks, non-alcoholic drinks
  • Professional guide
  • Emergency equipment: Satellite phone, inReach®, medical kit, emergency water treatment equipment
  • Transport from Maddox Cove back to trailhead. 
What AWE Provides:
  • Food: Lunch, snacks, non-alcoholic drinks
  • Professional guide
  • Emergency equipment: Satellite phone, inReach®, medical kit, emergency water treatment equipment
  • Transport from Port Kirwin back to starting point