In early August I managed to find the time to accompany a trail crew to Conche on the eastern side of Newfoundland's Great Northern Peninsula to begin work on the new Conche To Croque Coastal Trail.
When complete this trail will extend 20 kilometers (12 miles) along the rolling seaside hills that rise to an elevation of 160 meters (500 feet), and offer splendid views of the surrounding headlands, coves, islands, and sea.
A little good timing will also enable hikers to view icebergs and whales, seabirds and sunrises on this remote and unspoiled Atlantic coast. With a little imagination one can also visualize centuries-old fishing vessels and naval ships plying this little-changed stretch of historic French Shore of Newfoundland.
Along the way hikers can choose to camp on the beach at the site of an old abandoned fishing premise, or take advantage of one of the surviving communities of Conche, Crouse or Croque to arrange a boat ride with a fisherman north or south along the coast.
When complete, the entire Conche To Croque Coastal Trail will be an easy two-day hike. However hikers will be able to make pleasant one day hikes from either Conche or Croque.
But for now you'll have to settle for these few shots from along the route. If you'd like to see more, go to our website www.iatnl.ca.
If you'd still like to see more,
... do you know how to operate a chainsaw?
Paul Wylezol
Chairperson
IATNL
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