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Cabot Tower on Signal Hill – North Head Trail loop from St. John's

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Cabot Tower on Signal Hill – North Head Trail loop from St. John's

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Cabot Tower on Signal Hill – North Head Trail loop from St. John's

00:58

8.72km

160m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.85 km

Signal Hill Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The Signal Hill Visitor Centre is an educational stop while exploring the Signal Hill National Historic Site, with parking, exhibits, and restrooms, all free of charge. Walk around the building …

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3.34 km

Georges Pond

Highlight • Lake

This scenic pond sits right on the Burma Road Trail, built by American servicemen in the Second World War, where the pond served as a pump house for the battery. …

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4.21 km

Cabot Tower on Signal Hill

Highlight • Monument

The Cabot Tower is the landmark of Signal Hill. It was built in 1897 in honor of the discoverer of Newfoundland, John Cabot. There are various information boards around the …

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4.83 km

View of Signal Hill and the Atlantic Ocean

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice way to get to Signal Hill and then to the sunset.

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5.30 km

North Head Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful trail along the cliffs. Everything is well maintained, with at least 1,000 steps. Nature invites you to linger again and again. This means that the long path is hardly noticeable. Good footwear is a must. 😉

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8.72 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.56 km

1.11 km

903 m

834 m

319 m

Surfaces

3.38 km

2.05 km

1.56 km

867 m

828 m

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