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East Coast Trail

Canada · North America · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 65/100

At a glance

CountriesCanada
ContinentNorth America
RegionNewfoundland (Avalon Peninsula)
TypeThru-hike / long-distance trail
Length336 km
Typical duration16 days
Difficulty3/5 (Moderate)
Max altitude200 m
Best seasonMay-Oct
StartPortugal Cove (near St. John's), NL
EndCappahayden, NL
Permit / guideNo permit
Special gearnone

Score

65/100
Scenery
25/35
Fame
11/25
Uniqueness
14/20
Logistics
15/20

Cliff-edge Atlantic coastal hiking with icebergs and whales; many day-hike-friendly sections

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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