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oliviakellis
November 16, 2025
Sitting along the East Coast Trail between Blackhead and Cape Spear, Freshwater Bay is a quiet, sheltered cove backed by steep hillsides and open barrens. The bay feels tucked away from the wind, with a wide pebble beach, calm water on still days, and rugged headlands framing both sides. It’s a peaceful stop along the trail, often used as a rest point before the climbs toward Cape Spear. With big ocean views, wildlife sightings, and a remote feel despite being close to St. John’s, it’s one of the area’s most scenic coastal pockets.
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01:46
180m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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