Amazing views, reasonably challenging but not too arduous. Bring your camera, binoculars, and a walking stick is helpful.
Whales, ice bergs, sea stacks, stunningly beautiful, if there is only one hike that you have time for in NL, this is it. Do not miss it. Any person of good health can do this trail which is well maintained and has excellent places to stop rest, eat a packed lunch, any amateur can take fabulous photos.Just be aware that these are high cliffs and no irresponsible horsing around is advised--the cliffs are steep and it is a long way down. Where necessary stairs and wooden walks have been added for safety environmental preservation and to make the steep parts easier to climb.
My husband and I are not hikers. If you are not a hiker and are wondering if you can do this hike, you can. If you can walk up and down stairs (however slowly) and have reasonably good shoes on, you can hike this path. If you need a rest, there are benches placed throughout the trail. You will not regret it- the views are spectacular, the trail is well maintained, and you can feel good about getting some exercise. When we were there in July, we saw humpback whales breaching. There were icebergs foundering in the ocean below. It really and truly is worth the exercise. We left feeling like we had seen a little sliver of hidden Newfoundland (or a little more of it than the people who never get out of the car).
I enjoyed the walk and scenery, it's not a difficult walk and very enjoyable. Got some great pics and a bit of fresh air and exercise
Absolutely one of the best trails I have ever hiked. Lots of great pictures of the sea stacks. Hike is considered moderate in difficulty but can be handled by just about anyone. Lots of rest areas along the way.
This trail is lovingly maintained by local volunteers. Be sure to take the coastal route....it's breathtaking. It can be challenging....so take your time (or not) it's definitely worth it. It's not a race....so take your camera...and enjoy the scenery.
A 5.2km, 2.5hr trail with some of the most spectacular sights of the NFLD coastline. The cliff's have a sharp drop. Be careful! Well worth it and relatively easy walking trail.
I would say the hike was medium to moderate. Nothing too steep for too long and visa versa. Well maintained and a great view of the ocean for most of the hike. It wasn't busy so it really felt like you had the journey all to yourself. Highly recommend, even in the rain.
If you love hiking and you are up for some hills and great scenery than the Skerwink Trail is a must. Wear good shoes and dress in layers as you'll go through fields, forest, and shoreline. There are nice stops along the way to rest and just soak up the beauty of nature. Don't forget your water!!
you'll have spectacular views of rock formations in the ocean as you travel high along the coast and through forest along a well maintained path. Moose sightings are a possibility.