trip report by site editor Rick McCharles
On July 12th I hiked the most scenic section of the East Coast Trail in Newfoundland.
Weather was perfect. I started at 8:20 AM at North Head, Bay Bulls.
From the top of this lighthouse I could almost see Europe …
… Perhaps it was only Iceland.
This section of the ECT is mostly impassible headlands. I never once touched the Atlantic ocean.
In 8hrs I saw 6 multi-day hikers, 2 day-hikers … and one rabbit.
The sea stacks, crowded with noisy birds, were the most impressive geological feature.
I stopped for brunch at The Spout, a fresh water geyser.
Stark beauty.
My original plan was to run / hike 46+ km, all the way to the eastern most point of North America, Cape Spear.
However, the trail was much tougher and more overgrown than I expected. I ended up running only about 20% of the time.
At the liquor store in Petty Harbour …
… I phoned for a pick-up.
My East Coast Trail (33km) was finished. For now.
See the rest of my photos from the East Coast Trail.
official website – East Coast Trail
Hiking guidebooks and maps are available.
besthike.com 
This really is some beautiful stuff in Newfoundland. I have a trip planned for Prince Edward Island very soon. While most of that province is covered in Anne of Green Gables landscapes (literally and figuratively), there is some great coastal routes. I do not think they will compete with Newfoundland and Labrador, but I will let you know what I find.
Andrew Szalay
Thanks Andrew. Please do.
… I’ve subscribed to S.M.
Beautiful photos! I wil have to plan a trip to Newfoundland.