Skerwink Trail
A Popular Loop Trail On The Trinity Bay Shore With Views Of Sea Stacks, A Tidal Arch And Cliffs, And A Chance Of Whales And Icebergs In Season. It Is One Of Newfoundland'S Most Photographed Short Hikes. Parts Are Steep And Slippery, And Fog Is Frequent. The Loop Takes A Few Hours. · Port Rexton, Newfoundland and Labrador
The Skerwink Trail is a coastal loop of about 5 km (confirm) on the Trinity Bay shore of the Bonavista Peninsula, near Port Rexton, and one of the most photographed short hikes in Newfoundland. It follows sea cliffs past sea stacks, a tidal arch and small coves, through spruce woods and open headlands. In spring and early summer you may see icebergs offshore, and whales pass in season. It suits reasonably fit walkers who are comfortable on uneven ground and on steps, not small children or anyone nervous about heights. Allow two to three hours. The trail is steep in places, includes stairs, and is muddy and slippery after rain. Cliff edges have no fence, fog is frequent and there are no services at the trailhead, so bring water, layers and proper boots. Trinity and Port Rexton are nearby for food and lodging, and the whole Bonavista Peninsula rewards a slow day, so treat the hike as one part of it.
Coastal loop trail of about 5 km near Port Rexton on the Bonavista Peninsula, with sea stacks, cliffs, whale spotting and seabirds, starting from a trailhead car park outside the village, Port Rexton, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
The trail is open to walk at any time of year and has no gate or ticket office, but it is not equally usable in every season. The best walking is from late spring to early autumn, when the ground is firmer and daylight is long. Winter brings ice, snow and short days, and parts of the path can be dangerous or closed after storms, so confirm local conditions before you go. Start at least three hours before dark, since the loop takes two to three hours and there are no lights. Fog and rain can make the cliffs unsafe even in summer. The trailhead has no staff, so tell someone your plans and check with a local visitor centre.