Best trails in Terra Nova National Park

This is quite a popular trail in Terra Nova. It starts at the Visitor's Centre and ends at Newman Sound Day Use Area. The trail is fairly flat as it follows along the coastline. There are several areas from where the beach can be accessed. Another entrance point for the trail is Headquarters Wharf, about halfway through the trail.

This is a good trail to enjoy the surrounding nature, weaving through forest and coming out at a beautiful lookout point of Terra Nova National Park! This would be a great family outing for people of various fitness levels, as well as for dogs. Signage is sparse, so having a map available would be handy. During the spring and fall seasons, the trail can get quite muddy, so proper footwear is recommended.

Malady Head Trail is a nice walk through an old spruce forest near the Southwest Arm of the Alexander Bay. Not much to see along the way but the lookout is spectacular, and there are some great campgrounds available. The elevation is fairly well spread throughout, making it a steady route. Very enjoyable with stunning views at the end!

This is a beautiful spot for a quick hike, with the trail being short but absolutely worth doing for the views at the top. It is a nice entrance through the woods and then a walk through the rocks that gently leads you up the hill and some stairs to get you to the top. This would be best completed in the late summer when there are fewer bugs, or early fall when the seasons change and the colours are majestic. Offline map is recommended. Users have reported that the trails are not marked well.

This pleasant loop trail circles Sandy Pond which is a popular picnic and swimming spot. It is a beautiful and well-groomed trail next to a lovely sandy beach. There are blueberries and wildlife information boards along the route. Canoes can sometimes be rented here, but call ahead since they are not always available.

Southwest Arm is a nice trail with easy walking that ends at a small remote cookhouse and campground. The beautiful, peaceful walk through the woods brings you out to the water where you will likely see and hear birds. There is some overgrowth at the beginning of the trail but it is easy to navigate. There is a small suspension bridge to cross part way in, Visitors highly recommend this route in the autumn season. This trailhead is located at the Southwest Arm Brook Day-Use Area. It is very...

An easy stroll that provides a snapshot into the past. Pick up an Explora Unit from the Visitor Centre and learn about the seasonal lifestyles of the people who once lived and worked here. This easy loop trail is 0.5km and takes roughly 15 minutes to walk. Accessibility: Designated accessible parking is available at the Terra Nova National Park Information Centre at the east end of the trail. To access this trail you will need to pass over a wooden bridge that is estimated to be 1.5 metres...