EXPLORE THE NATURAL WONDERS OF NEWFOUNDLAND

WITH CORMACK EXPEDITIONS


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Cape Cormorant

by Clarence A. Pelley

Total distance 6 kilometres

The calcareous barrens in this area are remarkable. Mountain avens, yellow lady slipper and moss campion are but a few of the botanical delights to be discovered. This area is also frequented by a small caribou herd and the ubiquitous moose.
The coastline is spectacular! The cliff tops are as high as 900 feet above the foaming surf! You can actually look down on the seagulls, kittiwakes, guillemots, gannets and murres as they fly over the ocean.

Under your feet, among the weathered limestone gravel and imbedded in the boulders, are numerous fossils, like the cephalopod in the image above.

This route is a one-day hike, covering about 6 kilometers of wilderness. There are no marked trails. The area is dry, over bare broken rock and by way of animal trails through wooded areas, from an elevation of 900' to sea level.

Map and compass may not be necessary, but the area is subject to prevailing onshore winds and fog. Generally the hiking is easy to moderate.

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CAPE CORMORANT
TRAIL GUIDE

You can purchase a detailed description of the trail to Cape Cormorant.

It can be e-mailed to you in Adobe PDF format, or mailed to you as a printed hardcopy. Indicate your preference in the "Other notes or instructions" of the final checkout area.

It may include such helpful features as:

  • Gear and equipment suggestions.
  • List of topographic maps needed.
  • Suggested drop-off and pick-up points.
  • Detailed route guide using six-digit UTM grid reference on 1:50 000 Canadian topographic maps.
  • Point-to-point compass bearings.
  • Suggested campsites.
  • Estimated times from point to point.
  • Sources of fresh water.
  • Scenic lookouts.
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