07. Silver Mine Head Path

2.4km, 1-2 hour hike (one way), rated easy.

Access Points: Torbay - Park alongside Motion Drive near the postal boxes. Trailhead is on Motion Drive. Middle Cove - Park at the Middle Cove Beach parking lot. The trailhead is at the north end of Middle Cove Beach. The sidetrail between Motion Drive and Houlihans river is undeveloped. Motion River can be challenging to cross. An access point signposted as Granda's Lane offers an alternate access point in wet conditions. 

About this path: Walk from a sandy beach up steps and through coastal woods to Motion River (North Pond Brook). Developed path stops at the river. If water levels are low, one can choose to cross Motion River (with caution) to Torbay. Middle Cove Beach Park known for caplin and whales in season; coastal meadows and mixed forest with views south to Torbay Point and north to Flatrock. Services in Torbay, no facilities at Middle Cove beach.

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