Mission

The East Coast Trail Association is a registered charity established to provide a wilderness hiking experience by developing and maintaining the East Coast Trail, promoting public access, minimizing its impact on the natural environment and protecting it for future generations.

Vision

A highly valued, well-maintained wilderness hiking trail that showcases the rugged natural beauty and cultural heritage along the eastern edge of the Avalon Peninsula.

Values

Environmental Stewardship

Preserving the natural wilderness and its wild and rugged beauty, open spaces, magnificent vistas, seascapes and clean air.

Sustainability

Nurturing community support and growing charitable giving, government funding and revenue to sustain the trail.

Access

Protecting public access to the trail and keeping it open, free and available to all.

Members and Volunteers

Engaging members in decision-making and welcoming volunteers from communities throughout the region.

Safety

Making safety the first priority in policies, standards, signage, training and work practices.

Since 1994, the East Coast Trail Association has developed 300km of world-class coastal wilderness hiking trail. We have achieved many milestones along the way. Read our history here.