A few kms further down the road from York Redoubt, you will be following beaten path along the coastline towards the lookout which are a very large stack of granite boulders. Tricky terrain, wear appropriate footwear.
Trail Location
- Starting waypoint: 44.576914, -63.550549 (open map)
- Location source: Trail waypoint from gpx_for_app index
- GPX file: herring_cove_provincial_park_reserve.gpx
- GPX track name: Herring Cove Provincial Park Reserve
Recent Trail Notes
Recent trail-related items found during a five-year scan from July 12, 2021 through July 12, 2026. Verify access, closures, and conditions with the park, trail manager, or local association before heading out.
No recent trail-specific news item was found in the five-year scan. This draft keeps the section as a review note so it can be refreshed before publishing.
Trip Summary
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Terrain & Pace Summary
Gentle / Flat Walk
Easy going with only 0 m of elevation gain (0 m/km) — suitable for most fitness levels.
Leisurely Walk
Easy 0.0 km/h pace — plenty of time to take in the surroundings.
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