A hiker named “Walker” recommends this short coastal hike in gorgeous Newfoundland:
… 5.8 km moderate trail that skirts the edge of ocean-side cliffs towering to 300 feet above the water. Beats most of the southern stretches of the East Coast Trail hands down. Trail head in Trinity East or Rexport (5 minute drive from 300+ year old Trinity). …
What’s a Skerwink?
A shearwater. “Skerwink” is a local name for this pelagic seabird species, which lives offshore (they’re also known as “hagdowns,” in Newfoundland). It is highly unlikely that you will see a shearwater when you hike the trail. Many shearwaters do breed on the island of Newfoundland but only in a few places, and they return to their nests only at night. But do keep your eye open for other birds and wildlife!
It gets great reviews on Trip Advisor, too.



It is my goal to hike great trails in Newfoundland. I have never set foot on the big island but walked a bit in St. Pierre et Miquelon in the late seventies. I will bookmark this post and associated links in my Newfoundland folder …. and I shall get there. Thanks
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