Name: North Head Trail
Address: 18 N Head Trail, St. John's, NL A1A 1B2, Canada, St. John's

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#1 of 5 Hiking areas in St. John's

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.87

0.1 km from the center of St. John's

Rating breakdown

5 ★92%
4 ★7%
3 ★1%
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18 N Head Trail, St. John's, NL A1A 1B2, Canada

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What is the rating of North Head Trail?: North Head Trail is rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 71 reviews.
How does North Head Trail rank in St. John's?: North Head Trail is #1 of 5 Hiking areas in St. John's by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is North Head Trail located?: 18 N Head Trail, St. John's, NL A1A 1B2, Canada — 0.1 km from the center of St. John's.

Reviews (8)

Kateryna Topol 2023 Oct 13

So yes this is a very beautiful hike & there are a lot of stairs. However it is a hike & if you do it from start to finish (from Quidi Vidi) its gets quite challenging towards the second half. Lots of narrow paths without barriers very close to the edge & at one point the path is so narrow there’s a metal chain in the mountain side you’ll need to hold on to.

Jared Carbert 2023 Sep 15

Beautiful trail system that takes you beside the St Johns harbour and up to the top of Signal Hill. Trails are well maintained but do have natural areas that are rocky. Lots of natural points to stop and enjoy the view! I would consider it a moderate hike for most.

Bradley Young 2023 Sep 03

Beautiful trail for a quick run or hike. You can go up from the battery or down from signal hill or do both it is excellent for a good 1 hour workout :) the last set of stairs is BRUTAL.

James C 2023 Aug 18

This is a beautiful hike that curves around the side of Signal Hill. We started at the top and made our way to the bottom, which ends on Battery Road. To get back to the Signal Hill visitors centre, we took another path. While quite challenging, the beautiful views make this hike worth the trek.

Andre McMahon 2023 Aug 14

If you want to walk about Signal Hill from St John’s start from downtown go through the battery and up and back the North Head Trail! It brings you along the cliffs along the ocean on boardwalks up to Signal Hill!

Wei x 2023 Jul 23

Very scenic trail for a nice afternoon hike. The trail ended on the top of signal hill near the castle. Some segments are steep and some don't have hand rails.

Vanessa Mackenzie 2023 May 31

Excellent hiking trail if picking just one to do when in St. John and you dont have a lot of time. Free 2 hour parking is available beside the Battery Cafe at Battery road. The entrance is a bit tricky to find. Walk up middle battery road from parking (to the left) then veer right at the first foot path. Look for the signs and symbols as noted in the photos and you will find the trail head. I would consider this a difficult hike due to numerous stairs, a tight hiking path with uneven surfaces and inclines and one section that is narrow and has a chain to hold on to while traversing. Several local were trail running this path (good on you all !) and will work up a good sweat. Bring water and something to take pictures with. The view at the base of signal hill is phenomenal and shows beautiful views of the city along the way. Not suited for cyclists. Happy trails !!

Natalie D 2022 Oct 19

Good hike to break a sweat if you’re going up! Amazing views! If it’s foggy or rainy you won’t see much since it’s a higher point. The trail is intermediate, lots of loose pebbles. The trail is very clear so easy to follow. You can loop around to not go back up the same way if you parked your car somewhere