07. Silver Mine Head Path
3.8km, 2 hour hike (one way), rated easy.
Access Points: Torbay - Park alongside Motion Drive near the postal boxes. Do not block the fire hydrant. Start by the white rock. Middle Cove - Park in the Middle Cove Beach parking lot. The popularity of the late spring caplin scull (run) can limit parking options; vehicles parked on Marine Drive are ticketed. Outer Cove: Park near the trailhead above the cove. Do not occupy viewpoint parking.
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.
A pedestrian bridge has been installed over North Pond Brook (noted at kilometre 0.6 on the map). The work has been completed and the bridge is now officially open to hikers.
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OpenA pedestrian bridge has been installed over North Pond Brook (noted at kilometre 0.6 on the map). The work has been completed and the bridge is now officially open to hikers.
No path clearing or conditions updates take place during winter months. Developed path from Middle Cove Beach to Motion River (North Pond Brook) and undeveloped section north of Motion River to Motion Drive are clear of blowdown and passable. Sections of this path are prone to erosion, especially the southern part rising out of Middle Cove where there are steep cliffs. Map recommended. Trail rated footwear required.