Ranging from the award-winning 265-kilometre East Coast Trail on the Avalon Peninsula to the sea stacks of the Skerwink Trail near Trinity, from the Lion’s Den on Fogo Island to the Dungeon on the Bonavista Peninsula, this must-have guide includes the best walks and hikes of eastern Newfoundland. Suitable for hikers of all levels, this book offers detailed trail descriptions, including length, difficulty ratings, and tips on scenic highlights. Maps and GPS references will get you to the trailhead; full-colour photographs will get you excited about the journey to come. Whether you’re searching for a gentle sunset stroll, a challenging wilderness expedition, or the best location for iceberg, whale, or seabird watching, this guide has everything you need for a memorable excursion. Mary Smyth and Fred Hollingshurst, co-authors of the “Along the Trail” column in the Telegram from 2001 to 2009, have decades of hiking experience. In this guide, they impart their extensive knowledge about the terrain, challenges, and spectacular rewards of travelling the trails of Newfoundland.

Mary Smyth was raised in the east end of St. John’s in a large boisterous family. She fondly remembers summer picnic expeditions to the beautiful coves, beaches, and meadows of her parents’ beloved Southern Shore. The seed for her love of the outdoors grew from there; a degree in physical geography enhanced her understanding and appreciation of the natural world. On her return from 25 years of living in Europe, she worked with the provincial tourism association and tourism operators in the province to develop standards for the adventure tourism industry. It was an opportunity to become more deeply acquainted with this incredible part of the world.

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Fred Hollingshurst caught the hiking bug when, fresh out of university, he spent a year tramping around Europe and North Africa. Originally from British Columbia, he has made Newfoundland and Labrador home since 1968. He worked briefly for NTV and the Daily News before settling into a long career as a producer with Memorial University’s Educational Television Centre. Travel through work and pleasure has enabled him to explore many regions in this beautiful province. He has also been wilderness backpacking in British Columbia in bear country and has guided hiking groups on the East Coast Trail.

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