01. Long Shore Path

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.  Some basic signage has also been installed. Trail hardening (installation of boardwalk, steps, and other trail structures) will begin in the Fall of 2019 and is scheduled for completion by August 2020.

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. Phillips: 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.