08. Cobblers Path
4.7km, 2-3 hour hike (one way), rated moderate.
Access Points: Outer Cove: Park near the end of Dorans Lane, on right-hand side of road. Do not park in the roundabout. Follow parking signage. Red Cliff: Turn off Marine Drive onto Red Cliff Road, then turn onto Cobbler Crescent and continue to the designated parking lot. There is no longer hiker designated parking along Red Cliff Road.
About this path: A popular hike partially boardwalked over wet area to Torbay Point (long jutting land mass forming the southern edge of Tor Bay). Passes through woods and down into a valley, stepping across Cobbler Brook; then a steep climb up to a ridge leading to Red Cliff. This path formerly known as Red Cliff Path. Whale sightings likely in summer. Also features "The Cobbler, "five finger-like rock formations at Shooting Cove, view of Logy Bay from atop Red Cliff, remnants of Pinetree Line Radar Station on Red Cliff.
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OpenNo path clearing or conditions updates take place during winter months.
New parking lot on Cobblers Crescent
Parking areas subject to school bus and winter snow clearing regulations. Path visible and passable with a few high leaners (trees) over trail. Map recommended. Trail rated footwear required.