Our Walk Along the East Coast Trail (ECT)

Flamber Head Path East Coast Trail East Coast Trail Hike This morning we were woken at 5 AM by the haunting and magical calls of two Common Loons flying over our campsite. We were soon packed up and headed back up the fire route to the Hell Hill parking lot, and then back down the 1.4 km trail to the Suspension Bridge where the trailhead for the East Coast Trail's Flamber Head Path trail-head is located. It was sunny and already felt like it would be a hot day. As we headed out of the park we noticed an abundance and high diversity of butterflies, many of which were very small. We also saw a pair of Northern Flickers - the first woodpeckers we have seen so far on the trail.  As we continued along we were also being serenaded by a chorus of frogs.  It was a very interesting morning, and it was wonderful to spend a few minutes alone at the suspension bridge in the early morning light.  We also stopped to look at the remains of La Manche Village, which is an abandoned com...

Tinkers Point and Beaches Path ECT East Coast Trail Hike We awoke early and enjoyed another wonderful breakfast, this time in the company of two other couples staying at the Inn. This morning's repast was prepared by the owner and operator of the inn, whom it was nice to finally meet. After checking out we set out on the roads of Witless Bay. This is a very long town connector between trailheads, but it was generally well-marked by individuals along the way. As we headed to the Beaches Path trailhead, a young man pulled up in his car and offered us a card for the Whale House, suggesting that if we wanted lodgings or a cup of coffee in Mobile we should look them up. Although we will not be stopping in Mobile, it seems we may have missed a good opportunity by not staying at this establishment. The Beaches Path was different than anything we have encountered along the East Coast Trail so far. It was a short 7 km trail, which took us along the coast near water le...