01. Long Shore Path
Facility Details
Address:
Topsail to Portugal Cove
Phone:
Description:
17.2 km, 6 to 8 hours, rated moderate to difficult.
This path has been opened (cleared of overgrown vegetation and downed trees) and a map of the path is included in our new map set.
Access Points:
- Topsail Beach: Shortly before reaching Conception Bay, turn right off Topsail Road (Route 60) and drive 600 m down Topsail Beach Road to the parking area at Topsail Beach Rotary Park. Walk 60 m north to the trailhead sign.
- St. Thomas: Turn off Topsail Road (Route 60) and follow St. Thomas Line (Route 50) for 6 km to the intersection of Laurie Road and St. Thomas Line; this is a drop off point only, there is no designated parking at this access point. Walk down Laurie Road 250 m to a hairpin turn and a junction, take the path on the left to Topsail Beach. Do not park on Laurie Road or at Horse Cove Beach as it may block access for local residents.
- St. Philips: Follow Thorburn Road into St. Phillips. Park on the beach side of Thorpes Road. Do not park in the marina area. Walk 250 m along Thorpes Road to the beginning of the coastal path.
- Beachy Cove/Longmarsh Road: Park in the lot beside Holy Rosary Church in Portugal Cove. Walk 400 m south on Beachy Cove Road to Longmarsh Road, or 800 m to Beachy Cove.
- Portugal Cove: Follow Portugal Cove Road (Route 40) into Portugal Cove. Pull off at the post office, and park behind the building in the designated area. Do not block the fire hall or its parking area.
About this path: Path attractions include Topsail Beach Rotary Park which is equipped with toilets, fire pits and picnic tables. There are also small, attractive beach areas at Horse Cove and Beachy Cove. Not to be missed are the panoramic views from Beachy Cove Hill & Greymans Beard.
Hours:
17.2 km, 6 to 8 hours
Status:

Comments:
Anticipate marshy areas, rope- assisted slope scrambles and unassisted ascents and descents over uneven terrain. The path passes close to cliff edges and crosses exposed bedrock. Use extra caution when conditions are wet or icy.
Amenities
Optional Exit Or Access Point
Parking
Features
Access Trail
Beach
Brook Crossings
Cart Track
Church
Cliff
Coastline Views
Forest
Gulch
Gully
Harbour
Headland
Hike 6+ hours
Island View
Junction Point
Knoll
Moderate to Difficult Hike
Park
Primary Road
Ridge
River
River
Road Trail
Rock Outcrop
Rolling Elevation
Secondary Road
Side Trail
Steep Ascent
Stone Wall
Stream
Summit View
Undeveloped Trail
Waterfall
Wharf
Woodland
Amenities
Optional Exit Or Access Point
Parking
Features
Access Trail
Hike 6+ hours
Rolling Elevation
Beach
Island View
Secondary Road
Brook Crossings
Junction Point
Side Trail
Cart Track
Knoll
Steep Ascent
Church
Moderate to Difficult Hike
Stone Wall
Cliff
Park
Stream
Coastline Views
Primary Road
Summit View
Forest
Ridge
Undeveloped Trail
Gulch
River
Waterfall
Gully
River
Wharf
Harbour
Road Trail
Woodland
Headland
Rock Outcrop
Map