Hike the Rockcut Trails of Twillingate

Hiking and Walking

The Rockcut Trails is a system of beautiful hiking trails located along the coast of Twillingate’s South Island. These trails offer lengthy ‘point-to-point’ hikes plus shorter ‘loop back’ options. Trek Twillingate’s rugged coastline, explore the rocky beaches of Codjacks Cove, the sea stacks of Spillers Cove and the majestic views at French Head, or just sit and admire the natural beauty of Newfoundland’s northeast coast. Keep your eyes peeled for sea birds, wild berries, whales, icebergs and more! Level: Moderate/Difficult

Hiking the trail from Long Point Lighthouse to Sleepy Cove in Twillingate, NL

Above and beyond the Rockcut trail system Twillingate has many more spectacular hiking and walking trails along its coastline, across the cliffs with spectacular ocean views!

Hikes provide the opportunity to pick blueberries, partridgeberries or bakeapples when in season. Be prepared for wind and fog and have proper clothing, shoes, and water.

Long Point to Sleepy Cove
Lower Little Harbour
Top of Twillingate
French Beach-Spiller’s Cove – Codjack’s Cove
Batrix /Barricks Island
Hospital Pond

View a printable Twillingate Hiking Map.

Rockcut trail map for Twillingate hiking trailsOther hikes that you may want to explore, include:
(Ask the locals to provide directions when visiting.)

  • Minty’s Farm
  • Burnt Island Tickle
  • Look Out Hill
  • Ragged Point to Bluff Head Cove
  • Moses Point



Things to bring:

  • Day pack
  • Water
  • Sunscreen and protection against black flies
  • A hat
  • A camera