The Ridge (1)The first of the trails from Sandy Cove is lined with wild flowers, mosses, ferms and most of the native trees, to a picnic site by a volcanic dyke and its stream. The incline to the hills above Sandy Cove is gradual and leads to the first of the twenty-two ponds on the Peninsula. Distance: 3kms
The trail skirts a number of ponds on the Peninsula and offers great vistas of Eastport Bay and Newman Sound on the way to Twin Ponds with their waterfall and picnic site. Distance: 4kms
From Twin Ponds the trail slopes down ridges strewn with rock juniper and along the western rim of Barrow Harbour Pond to the small path down to the Cove in Barrow Harbour. Special poles have been erected to mark the way. Distance: 5kms
A short stroll down the path from the Barrow Harbour Pond and you'll find a small protected cove. Until the turn of the last century, the Cove was settled by several families who moved to larger communities on the Peninsula. Distance: .5kms
The Old Cart is just over the bridge on the eastern rim of the Pond. The path cuts across a backdrop of glacial out cropping before it connects with Salvage Barrens. Distance: 1km
The ascent up these oceanic barrens offers an opportunity to observe rare geology and arctic plant life. Take time at the top to enjoy the great vistas of the headlands and islands of Newman Sound. Distance: 2kms
A comfortable hike through the trees, down the stream to Kitt's Ridge and along the trail under Gerard's Hill, the highest in Bonavista Bay. There's a small path to the Broom close cliffs just before the picnic site on top of Big Shute. Below are two trails leading into historic Salvage. Distance: 3kms
The Meshes are a gentle walk down the glacial shutes and along the marches and fens (called meshes), all teaming with wild flowers. The trail ends at the play ground leading down to the active fishing harbour of historic Salvage. Distance: 1.5kms
The Museum (3)The Museum is a longer trail down the hills to the old cemeteries and a wooden lookout over the waters beyond. From there it's a short descent to the Salvage Fishermen's Museum, the centre for information on the Salvage Trails and the history of the community. Distance: 1km
These trails consist of old paths and cart roads surrounding the two historic harbours. These trails were restored by the Salvage Town Council and the Salvage Recreation Committee with financial assistance from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
- The Eastport Peninsula Heritage Society/The Beaches Heritage Centre
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