Newfoundland & Labrador Community·EVENT

2022 Trail Raiser is Saturday, June 4 — join the community hike

Enjoy a day of hiking and support local trails
Hikers on Long Shore path (Town of Conception Bay South)
On Saturday, June 4 the East Coast Trail Association (ECTA) will host its annual Trail Raiser community hike with a goal to raise $100,000.

"Our goal is to fundraise for the East Coast Trail's maintenance, development, and enhancement," said Shane Skinner, ECTA VP of Fundraising & Revenue. "We hope this event will bring out East Coast Trail enthusiasts young and old and encourage participants to get out and enjoy the breathtaking East Coast Trail." 

Views from Long Shore Path. (Karla Fuglem)
This year's hike will be back in person and hosted in beautiful Portugal Cove-St. Phillips. Join us as we celebrate the trail network and show appreciation for this resource in our province.

Participants can choose from one of seven hikes on the East Coast Trail. There's a hike for everyone.

Hike Options

  • Hike 1: Inclusive/Family Hike on Voisey Brook Park Trail, 2 km

  • Hike 2: Piccos Ridge Path - Blast Hole Ponds to Portugal Cove, 5 km

  • Hike 3: Long Shore Path - Horse Cove to Topsail Beach, return, 9 km

  • Hike 4: Long Shore Path - Longmarsh Rd to Portugal Cove Rd via Beachy Cove Hill, 6 km

  • Hike 5: Long Shore Path - St. Phillips to Portugal Cove, 9.7 km

  • Hike 6: Piccos Ridge Path: Blast Hole Ponds to Brocks Head to Portugal Cove via North Point, 11.8 km

  • Hike 7: Long Shore Path - Topsail Beach to Portugal Cove, 17.2 km

The East Coast Trail includes 25 wilderness paths along North America's easternmost coastline.

RELATED: Get a sneak peek at 52 km of new pathways on the East Coast Trail 

Views from Princes Ridge (Julia Penney)
Registered participants are invited to a post-hike celebration and prize ceremony. 

Funds raised in 2021 are being used to enhance Tinkers Point Path, the southern end of Bear Cove Point Path, and La Manche Village Path, including replacing damaged structures and clearing overgrown areas.

Learn more or register here.