A network of coastal hiking and walking trails on the Bonavista Peninsula of Eastern Newfoundland.
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Hike Discovery is a not for profit partnership of municipalities and individuals dedicated to the creation and maintenance of a hiking trails network on the Discovery Trail. With the assistance of various funding partners the network currently consists of the following 6 trails:
Skerwink Trail - Port Rexton/Trinity East
Gun Hill Trail - Trinity
Murphy's Cove Lodges Pond Trail - Port Union
Klondi
ke Trail - Elliston
Cape Shore Trail - Bonavista
King's Cove Trail - King's Cove
In order to continue with the maintenance of these trails and to add more safe to use trails to the network, Hike Discovery will rely on donations left in the trail donation boxes and money earned through Trail Sponsorship program.
Wow, you don’t see that everyday!
The 2024 PaddleNL Annual Retreat occured last weekend and it looks like the weather was great for it!
This photo was snapped on the Skirwink Trail, in Port Rexton, by Morgan Barrett this past weekend.
Thanks for sharing, Morgan!
Congrats to all the participants, organizers and volunteers. Funds raised through Ales for Trails are essential to Hike Discovery’s operating budget and our ability to maintain our trails. 🥾
We have some mid-day live music this weekend!
After running Ales for Trails on Saturday, November 4th, meet us back at the taproom at 2pm to listen to Chris Lacour! Post-run vibes at the PRB taproom are always at an all time high. The relief of finishing the race, cold beer in one hand, in the other, and listening to live music from Chris Lacour!
The taproom will of course be open to all (participants and the public). Get out of your gear, grab a seat and settle in for the afternoon!
Just a note we are resharing the breweries post from FRIDAY November 3rd about the race weekend.
Looking for some volunteers, Saturday Nov 4th from 10am-12pm at the brewery for Ales for Trails. Please reach out if you can spare a few hours for the water stations! Contact [email protected].
Some great fall shots of our Skerwink Trail. Thanks Sheldon Hicks Photography for sharing!
Great Shot of Klondike Trail by Sheldon Hicks
My new favorite spot on the Bonavista Peninsula. So many stunning sea/landscapes, sea stacks and rock pillars to see in this cove. It's like seeing it for the first time each time I visit.
BEST VIEWED ON A BIG SCREEN 🧐
Cable John Cove
Spillars Cove (Near Bonavista)
Newfoundland and Labrador. Ca.
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Who has been hitting the trails this fall? We'd love to see pics of your fall adventures on the Hike Discovery Trail network in the Discovery Global Geopark Share your experience and pics in the comment section 📸 A view of the Spillar's Cove Sea Stack, an official Discovery Global Geopark site location on Hike Discovery's Klondike Trail.
For those that have registered, check yer emails! We need to know of any allergies/preferences/intolerances by Nov 1st! The contact info is all in said email.
Reminder that Oh My Cheeses is catering this event and providing us with some delish post race snacks!
For those that have NOT registered, what are you waiting for!!? You’ve missed the tee shirt deadline but we will have some available for purchase at the race. If you register now, with your $45 fee you will still get beer and snacks! There aren’t too many races that we know of where you can run, drink, and eat for $45! Plus, we have live music following the race and your money is donated to Hike Discovery for the upkeep of our beautiful trails in the area. It’s a win win!
Port Rexton Brewing
Hike Discovery
Fishers' Loft Inn
Sherwood Suites
Who’s counting down the days until November 4th!?
We sure are! Post-run vibes at the PRB taproom are always at an all time high. The relief of finishing the race, cold beer in one hand, Oh My Cheeses in the other, and listening to live music from Chris Lacour!
Chris will be playing Saturday afternoon at 2pm on November 4th. Get out of your gear, grab a seat and settle in for the afternoon!
Just over one month to go!
If you register within the next couple of weeks, you will receive the race entry, a 2023 Ales for Trails tee, beer tickets, a buff and post race snacks. October 16th is the deadline for tee shirt orders but our registration will stay open up until the race where you will still receive beer tickets!
We are working on getting the winning prizes (plus door prizes) lined up so stay tuned for that.
Hope to see you here!
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Ales for Trails 2023 is inching closer and closer!
Ales for Trails is a fundraising trail race that Port Rexton Brewing host every year as a fundraiser for Hike Discovery at the beginning of November. This year, Ales for Trails will be held on November 4th with registration already open!
Participants leave the taproom, and run or walk 8km around Skerwink, and finish back at the taproom. Your registration fee includes a beer ticket from us, a post-trail snack, a buff and a race t-shirt. The deadline for registration including an A4T t-shirt is closing in (October 17th), so what are you waiting for?!
Register here: https://www.events.runningroom.com/site/18071/ales-for-trails-2023/
📸: Dru Kennedy Photography
Wondering what you can do this weekend with friends or family? Register for the Trinity Fort to Forge Annual 10 k race! You can walk or run a 5km or 10km course. Taking place Saturday September 23rd, 2023, this course starts at Fort Point Lighthouse and ends at the Green family Forge in Historic Trinity. Race registration includes a race t-shirt, an ice cream sandwhich medal and a free ticket to Rising Tide's performance of Shenanigans! There will also be live music at Rocky's Place that night with Mick Davis & The Nowhere Boys.
Funds raised go towards the Trinity & Area Volunteer Fire Department and the Fort Point Lions Club.
Hike Discovery would like to thank the members of our local volunteer fire departments on the Bonavista Peninsula who are often the first on the scene to assist hikers on our trails.
Trinity Fort to Forge 10K/5K 2 Dock Lane, Trinity, Newfoundland and Labrador A0C 2S0, Canada - Run or walk our spectacular route from the Fort Point… - September 23, 2023
It is back! Sign up today for this fantastic event. Thank you to participating businesses in Port Rexton for always making Ales for Trails such a great success.
I've just registered for Ales for Trails 2023 Skerwink Trail.
Who hiked Fox Island Trail this summer? Who is planning on hiking it this fall? Post your own pics of the trail in the comments and help others discover this beautiful 5.5km loop trail in Champney’s West on the Bonavista Peninsula! 🥾
There is a beautiful iceberg visible from our King’s Cove Lighthouse Trail today June 28th. This trail is one of our easier trails to walk and includes highlight spots like Discovery Global Geopark’s Brook Point Lookout and the lighthouse. Thank you Mark Gray for this stunning shot!
Will you be hiking Skerwink Trail this season? 📸 by Mark Gray
What a beautiful day to hike Fox Island Trail. Thank you Cecilia Marsden fot sharing your pics.
The Following Businesses in Trinity Will be open Selected Hours Saturday May 6 and/or Sunday May 7
See each listing for their business Hours
Elizabeth Burry Studios- Local studio made hand made fine jewelry & Art ( including Labradorite Provincial stone of Newfoundland & Labrador)
Location : Yellow building tucked away on Clinch's Lane on the waters edge. Open Saturday 11:00-3:00 pm or also by appointment 709-697-1061
Dock Marina Gallery, Gifts & Restaurant- art, knitted goods, Large assortment of local souvenirs
Location: Dock Road , Large Red Building towards wharf open Saturday & Sunday 11-5 pm
restaurant open 11am -7:30pm ( saturday & Sunday)
Aunt Sarah's Chocolate Shop- artisan made chocolates & Espresso bar
Location: White Building Dock Road End towards wharf
Open Saturday 11-3 pm
Trinity Crafts-locally made Knitted Goods
Location Church Street- Yellow Building near church
Open Saturday and Sunday 10:00-5:00 Pm
Lester Garland House Craft Shop- Local crafts, preserves, books
Location:Lester Garland Building - Large Brick building on West Street
Open Saturday 12-2 PM
Twine Loft Art Exhibit Opening with Kathleen Knowling & Peter Jackson Saturday 1:00-2:30pm Dinner Sittings 5:15 & 8pm Saturday and 7pm Sunday.
If you require any further information please call Elizabeth 709-697-1061
Out for the Hike Discovery Yoga Festival this weekend? Checkout Aunt Sarah’s Chocolate which is launching its new espresso bar on Saturday May 6.
If you are in Trinity for this weekend’s Hike Discovery Yoga Festival drop by the Twine Loft anytime between 1-2:30pm Saturday May 6 for the opening of their 2023 art ex hibit.
🖼️ ART SHOW 🖼️ Two of this year’s exhibiting artists, Peter Jackson and Kathleen Knowling will be joining us at the Twine Loft on Saturday May 6th from 1:00pm-2:30pm. Drop by for this free event to see their beautiful artwork, have a chat and enjoy light refreshments.
Our trails and Geopark find themselves starring in Disney+’s newest film
Dreaming of exploring Neverland, like Peter Pan and Wendy in the new film? Now you can... and it's right here in Canada!
The Trinity Bight Yoga and Wellness Festival is a place where we highlight Yoga Teachers and different styles of Yoga. This year we are excited to welcome Darlene Steele. Darlene has opened her own studio on Kingsbridge Road in St. John's and is committed to offering high level yoga classes to a variety of people! Check her out at the Festival, still time to register!
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Check this OUT! Massage available on Sunday May 7, 2023 at Trinity Bight Yoga and Wellness Festival!!!
Book early to get a spot as they are limited. Email below!!!
Discovery Trail, Bonavista Peninsula
Eastern Newfoundland
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