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Saint John's

North Head Trail

Easy

4.9

(8)

42

hikers

North Head Trail

01:05

3.53km

130m

Hiking

Signal Hill and its striking Cabot Tower rises in front of the natural harbour of St. John's, Canada’s most easterly city. The North Head Trail is an easygoing hike with wonderful views over the vast Atlantic Ocean, the wild coast of Newfoundland and Labrador and the pretty harbour.

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Last updated: February 28, 2025

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488 m

View of Signal Hill and the Atlantic Ocean

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

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1.07 km

North Head Trail

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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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3.39 km

Cabot Tower on Signal Hill

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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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3.53 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.34 km

666 m

495 m

Surfaces

2.15 km

571 m

543 m

116 m

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August 20, 2024

Signal Hill and its striking Cabot Tower rises in front of the natural harbour of St. John's, Canada’s most easterly city. The North Head Trail is an easygoing hike with wonderful views over the vast Atlantic Ocean, the wild coast of Newfoundland and Labrador and the pretty harbour.



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