Klondike Trail
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Ross Y
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Jul. 2023 • Couples
This is an easy hike and should be the first on your list. There was nobody else there and it wasn’t signed very well but we walked to the cliffs and around the bay. It has spectacular views, we sat and watched puffins sitting and flying within 50 feet of us. We watched the ocean and saw some whale action.
Written July 20, 2023
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Dnalsaam
Sidney, Canada109 contributions
May 2023
Spiller's cove and Klondike trail meld into one phenomenal scenic walk. The wind was very strong and explains why there aren't very many trees, but it was still a relatively simple hike. We saw 8 icebergs looking out to sea. The stacks were beautiful as were the seascapes. We came across less than a dozen people.
Written June 6, 2023
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Steph S
Sydney, Australia162 contributions
Sep. 2022 • Friends
Highly recommend. No formal trail but fairly well worn tracks in most places, noting however there are very shear cliffs with no barriers. Incredible scenery and untouched landscape. Look out for puffins and other sea life! Relatively easy walk, flat.
Written September 19, 2022
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CherylM2010
Calgary, Canada74 contributions
Jun. 2022
The Klondike Trail was a converted Rail trail and was a bit buggy. However the Spillers Cove trail at the other end was out on a point and there were puffins to be seen close by!
Written July 15, 2022
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Mike R
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Jun. 2020
The beautiful scenic view of the ocean and rock formations along the Klondike Trail was amazing.The trail was very easy to walk and a great place to go for a hike and a picnic.Very few flies to bother me because of the cool breeze coming from over the land and nearby ocean.You can leave from Elliston and go to Spillars Cove using the Klondike Trail.
Written June 22, 2020
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fivenick9
Denver, CO473 contributions
Jun. 2019 • Couples
This trail runs from Elliston to Spillars Cove on the northern tip of the Bonavista Peninsula. We decided to hike the Northwestern end of the trail starting at the "unmarked" trail head in Spillars Cove. We just drove to the end of the road and parked in the cul-de-sac which looked like the start of the trail. Right out of the box you are presented with incredible sea coast scenery including sea stacks and icebergs. At about 3 km the trail heads into the trees and towards Elliston. We decided to head back to our car and get another look at the spectacular coastal scenery.
Written July 23, 2019
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dogluver93
Victoria, Canada76 contributions
Jul. 2019 • Solo
The raring is for the actual ‘trail’ The area is great. I entered from Spillars Cove. The cart track which is actually the trail is boring. I couldn’t find any trail markings at all. I assume to find the sea stacks and great views you are meant to just tromp around the cliff edges? There are some important plants here and I didn’t have much interest in destroying vegetation under my feet. I gave up after a half hour or so. If there was an actual marked trail to the views folks are talking about this would be amazing.
Written July 19, 2019
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PJPoortwachter
Deventer, The Netherlands64 contributions
Aug. 2018 • Solo
Started the trail in Elliston, saw some nice sceneries with interesting vegetation, and left the trail at 2/3 to walk up to the cove. Sat down on a rock and studied the area with my binoculars. Dramatic sceneries, puffins and whales in the distance, easily spotted by the white spray when the breathe out.
I kid you not, while I sat on my rock, facing the cove, a pair of huge humpback whales entered the cove and surfaced in front of me!!!
I was flabbergasted and humbled by the elegance of these giants. They checked out the area and left again for open sea, leaving me stunned.
I kid you not, while I sat on my rock, facing the cove, a pair of huge humpback whales entered the cove and surfaced in front of me!!!
I was flabbergasted and humbled by the elegance of these giants. They checked out the area and left again for open sea, leaving me stunned.
Written September 25, 2018
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David G
Gloucester, UK39 contributions
Sep. 2018 • Couples
3 KM easy to moderate walk along an old railway. Many years ago built as an extension from Bonavista. Apparently it was never used as a railway line. Instead the locals made use of the path when walking to and from Elliston.
The outstanding part of this walk are the fabulous views and seeing all the wonderful fruits growing wild. It was a free dessert of berry berries. It was the first time I have ever seen partridgeberries growing in the wild.
If you do this walk in the month of June you should see the icebergs, which have travelled down from Labrador, and this year a polar bear came to Elliston on the iceberg. Sadly it had to be killed.
The outstanding part of this walk are the fabulous views and seeing all the wonderful fruits growing wild. It was a free dessert of berry berries. It was the first time I have ever seen partridgeberries growing in the wild.
If you do this walk in the month of June you should see the icebergs, which have travelled down from Labrador, and this year a polar bear came to Elliston on the iceberg. Sadly it had to be killed.
Written September 17, 2018
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Sarah K
Edmonton, Canada1,034 contributions
Jun. 2018 • Couples
The Klondike Trail is pretty boring and there's not a lot to see if you start in Elliston. Instead, go to the end (Spillars Cove) and just hike around it. It is honestly beautiful. But that's the money shot. Not the trail.
Written June 22, 2018
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- Hotels near Klondike Trail:
- (0.30 km) The Meems' Elliston B&B
- (0.29 km) Mountain Ridge Cabins
- (0.30 km) Antique Salt Box Traditional Newfoundland House
- (0.56 km) Bird Island Inn B&B
- (5.20 km) Harbourview Bed & Breakfast
- Restaurants near Klondike Trail:
- (0.17 km) Nanny's Root Cellar Kitchen
- (0.54 km) Puffin Cafe
- (5.36 km) MIFFLIN'S Tea Room
- (5.42 km) The Boreal Diner
- (5.17 km) Skipper's Restaurant