05. Stiles Cove Path
15.1km, 5 - 7 hour hike (one way), rated moderate.
Access Points: Pouch Cove - park in St. Agnes' Church parking lot opposite the post office. Take the land north of the post office for 250m, past a boat haul-up and across March Brook to the trailhead. Flatrock - park in St. Michaels' church parking lot. The trailhead is at the end of Hickey's Lane, east of the church. Do not park on Hickey's Lane.
About this path: Coastal path with various access points to reduce total distance, for example, Pouch Cove to Shoe Cove, Satellite Road to Red Head or Flatrock. Several elevation changes of up to 100m. Many wondrous viewpoints. Small Point an attractive headland for a lunch break. Services available in Pouch Cove, limited facilities in Flatrock.
Path Advisory: Trail structures and the trail bed along this path are in need of repair, especially after weather conditions experienced over the past winter. Hikers will encounter greater than normal areas of wet and muddy trail and deteriorated trail structures. An assessment of the path is ongoing to determine the scope of maintenance required. The maintenance work will be scheduled based on funding availability. Please use extra caution when hiking this path.
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OpenTrail structures and the trail bed along this path are in need of repair, especially after weather conditions experienced over the past winter. Hikers will encounter greater than normal areas of wet and muddy trail and deteriorated trail structures. An assessment of the path is ongoing to determine the scope of maintenance required. The maintenance work will be scheduled based on funding availability. Please use extra caution when hiking this path.