Klondike Trail
Klondike Trail
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Dnalsaam
Sidney, Canada103 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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Ross Y
22 contributions
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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Sarah K
Edmonton, Canada1,299 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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rashid_13
Elliston, Canada53 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
The Klondike is one of my favourite trails. There's diversity in the topography & always a surprise, or two. No big challenges, so very suitable for any constellation of people. Bring along a picnic. Some primo spots along the trail for bird watching, whale sighting, as well as picnicking.
Written February 25, 2017
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canadabaerchen
Calgary645 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
5 km easy to moderate trail from Elliston North to Spillar's Cove follows an old railway branch line that connected the towns. The trail follows spectacular coastal scenery with sea stacks and plenty of bird watching opportunities.
We actually started the trail from Spillar's Cove and never made it to Elliston because we spent an hour watching the puffins. The photographers in our small group stopped every two minutes to take pictures of yet another stunning view of the coast. And then we had to stop to sample the first blueberries and cloudberries ...
Do come back in the evening when the light changes and paints the sea stacks in a beautiful golden glow.
This was definitely our favourite hike on the Bonavista peninsular, easily on par with the much busier Skerwink trail.
We actually started the trail from Spillar's Cove and never made it to Elliston because we spent an hour watching the puffins. The photographers in our small group stopped every two minutes to take pictures of yet another stunning view of the coast. And then we had to stop to sample the first blueberries and cloudberries ...
Do come back in the evening when the light changes and paints the sea stacks in a beautiful golden glow.
This was definitely our favourite hike on the Bonavista peninsular, easily on par with the much busier Skerwink trail.
Written September 10, 2016
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diggerjones
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada241 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
I did parts of the trail in Elliston and Spillars cove. The views are spectacular in both areas. Also lots of puffins in both too. I found that the birds were closer and more curious in a Spillars Cove. Wear a good hiking boot as the trail is a bit rocky. Always wise to watch your step as there are no guide rails to keep you from the edge!
Written May 25, 2018
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Jaanki
Victoria, Canada39 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
We were fortunate enough to walk this trail on a sunny, hot day in June with fantastic views of icebergs in Spillar's Cove. You can also see puffins nesting just offshore, although there weren't many to be seen when we were there. The part of the trail that leads to the ocean was full of birdsong. If you are going with small children you might want to be vigilant as there are sheer drops down to the ocean along the cove.
Written June 19, 2017
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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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PJPoortwachter
Deventer, The Netherlands59 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, UK37 contributions
Sept 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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