Hiking
Signal Hill National Historic Site
There are several hiking trails at Signal Hill National Historic Site, all of which boast panoramic views and captivating scenery. Bring appropriate footwear, a bottle of water, binoculars, a camera, and explore the trails. Signal Hill's trail system also connects to the Grand Concourse which leads to most parts of the City of St. John's.
| Trail | Difficulty | Distance | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burma Road Trail | Easy | 2.4 km | 50 mins | The Burma Road Trail is the easiest trail on Signal Hill with a wide, gently sloping surface from the Visitor Centre to an exit at Cuckold’s Cove. |
| Centre to Citadel Trail | Moderate | 0.5 km | 10 mins | This path takes you past the Queen's Battery and Barracks and provides a breathtaking view of St. John's Harbour. |
| Gibbet Hill Trail | Moderate | 1 km | 20 mins | One of the shortest Signal Hill trails. After visiting the summit, hikers return by the same route. |
| Ladies' Lookout Trail | Moderate | 1.3 km | 30 mins | The trail follows the backbone of Signal Hill and offers wonderful views of the rugged coastline and seascapes. Some sections of the trail are steep or have an irregular surface. |
| North Head Trail | Strenuous/Challenging | 1.7 km | 1 hour | The North Head Trail is the oldest and most popular of the trails on Signal Hill. It follows a trail along the narrows to the North Head that may have been in use as far back as the 1500s. |
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