The Brown Rabbit Walkabout
The East Coast Trail runs along the east coast of the Avalon Peninsula in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Hiking trails start at Fort Amherst in St. John's and end in Fermeuse.
With the help of hiking maps you can begin and end your hike wherever you feel most comfortable, doing only small parts or the entire trail from beginning to end.
We offer a wonderful 9 day walkabout package for hiking the East Coast Trail. Our package includes pick up and drop off at St. John's Airport, accommodations, daily transportation to and from trail heads, 3 meals a day ( full breakfast, packed lunch, and full supper). All our meals are home cooked and we will take care of any special dietary needs, just let us know before hand.
We cater to hikers travelling alone, or groups up to 20 persons. Having hiked much of the trail ourselves, we are quite acquainted with the different sections and can give you advice on many details of the trail. We also sell packages of East Coast Trail Maps.
Day 1:
You will be greeted and picked up by Bill at St. John's Airport, and transported to The Brown Rabbit Cabins, where you'll enjoy a wonderful home cooked supper. Your hiking vacation has now begun!
Day 2:
Hiking trail #1 starts at Fort Amherst, St. John's, and goes to Black Head, lasting between 4-7 hours. (See East Coast Trail Map #1 )
Day 3:
Day 3 starts at Cape Spear, the most easterly part of Newfoundland. From Cape Spear the hike takes you to Maddox Cove, and lasts between 4-6 hours. ( See East Coast Trail Maps #2 and #3 )
Day 4:
Tired of walking? No problem! Today you can put on your sea legs. You can take a whale watching boat tour or go sea kayaking. Either way you'll be thrilled with the sights and sounds of the sea.
Day 5:
Today you are ready for the most challenging and beautiful hike of the East Coast Trail. Your hike starts at Shoal Bay Road and ends at Bay Bulls. Breathtaking scenery. ( See East Coast Trail Maps #5 and #6 )
Day 6:
Today you get to pick a trail, there are many short trails to choose from. Bay Bulls to Witless Bay is a 2-4 hour hike, or La Manche to Tors Cove, a 3 hour hike. There are several others to choose from.
Day 7:
Today's hike is from Calvert to Ferryland, the colony of Avalon. ( See East Coast Trail Maps #13 and #14 )
Day 8:
Today is Flamber Head Path, a challenge which takes you from La Manche to Brigus South. This is a 6-9 hour hike. ( See East Coast Trail Map #10 )
Day 9:
Today is your last day of hiking. Brigus Head to Admirals Cove is the perfect hike to finish your trip. It lasts about 3 hours and is a great way to say " fare well ". ( See East Coast Trail Map #11 )
Day 10:
After enjoying another hearty breakfast, Bill will drive you to St. John's, to the airport for flights, or we can help you make arrangements to stay in the city for an extended vacation.