Meat Cove Mountain Trail
A short but lung-burning trail that climbs from the Meat Cove campground area to a ridge above the village, with sweeping views over the Gulf, the cliffs of Cape St. Lawrence, and on a clear day to Newfoundland in the distance.
On the trail
The path is steep, rooty, and unrelenting. Around 200 metres of vertical gain on a route just over a kilometre to the summit. The descent is the same way you came up.
What you'll see
- Panoramic views over Meat Cove village far below
- Bald eagles and seabirds working the cliff updrafts
- Whales offshore on a calm summer afternoon (binoculars help)
What to bring
- Real hiking shoes — runners will not do
- Water, snacks, a layer for the wind at the top
- Bug spray in early summer
Combine it with
- A stop at the village beach below
- Driving the rough road into Capstick on the way back
Getting there
Free. Park near the campground; trailhead is signed.
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