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Skerwink Trail

Port Rexton, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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Type: Hiking Trails
Activities: Hiking
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St. John's, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

This two hour hiking trail is an absolute delight. The views of the cliffs and the sea are spectacular. Bring a picnic and spend the day in peace and quiet with nature at her very best.

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St. John's, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013

This seaside and wooded walk offers a little bit of every good thing you want in a hike! Some challenges but nothing heart-stopping except the views.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2013

Before visiting Newfoundland I was told this was a top 10 trail to walk in Canada. The trail is maintained well.There are some steep stairs but overall a comfortable moderate 5km hike if you don't rush it. The views were wonderful so it is hard to rush the walk! If you are lucky, you might see a whale or two.

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

Moderately difficult to do the entire 5km walk but for those with less time or less mobility the northern portion has dramatic coastal views and is easier to manage. You can double back or take the inland route to save time.

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Hamilton, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 attraction reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

You want to be in fairly good shape to attempt this trail, but the views are more than worth it.The 5.3 km walk should only take you a little more than an hour but will take you longer to admire and take photos of the many incredible views. Enjoyed the trek so much we did it again another day.

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Newmarket
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2012

great trail. About 1 hour to walk it. Lots of photo ops. Some stairs and can be slippery on wet days.

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Calgary
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32 reviews 32 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2012

great 5 km hike - with breathtaking coastline views. The hike is easy for most folks, with some through the bush treks, and pathway stairs.

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Newfoundland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 8, 2012

Awesome trail. Breathtaking views! We decided to do the trail since we were staying at Skerwink house which was right on the trail. We were not disappointed. The trail itself was really nicely laid out ad the views were magnificant!

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london
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 8, 2012

Great views, good workout over about 5 km with some steep stairs but well maintained trail. A little mud but has walkways over swampy bits.

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Wingham, Canada
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72 reviews 72 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 6, 2012

I really wanted to walk this trail after reading about it in the tourism book, was a bit nervous as it was rated mod- difficult, which in my part of the world (Bruce trail) would make it probably beyond my middle aged, arthritis capabilities. But thankfully it was quite doable, we met a lovely group of 3 on the trail,... More

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