We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Inclusive Trail Explorers Program, designed for all members of our community. This initiative provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the beautiful Grand Concourse Trail, promoting health, wellness, and community connection. Please contact healthyprograms@stjohns.ca for further information.
All-Inclusive Access:
Health and Wellness:
Community Building:
Start Date: Wednesday August 14, 2024, 10:30 a.m.
Frequency: Every Wednesday until November 27, 2024.
Difficulty Rating: Trails will be rated on a 1-5 scale, with 1 being the easiest and 5 being the hardest.
How to Join: This program is free. No registration needed. Please meet us at the designated meeting spot to begin the trail walk.
DATE | TIME | TRAIL | MEETING LOCATION | TIME TO COMPLETE | DISTANCE | RATING |
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Aug 14 | 10:30 a.m. | Mundy Pond Trail | Parking lot across from the Mews Centre | 30 minutes | 1.9km | 2 |
Aug 21 | 10:30 a.m. | Bowring Park Loop and Labyrinth | Duck Pond Parking Lot | 60-75 minutes | 4km | 3 |
Aug 28 | 10:30 a.m. | Kent's Pond Trail | Pippy Park Parking Lot | 40-55 minutes | 1.55km | 3 |
Sept 4 | 10:30 a.m. | Quidi Vidi Trail | Dominion Parking lot by the soccer field | 40-60 minutes | 3.85km | 3 |
Sept 11 | 5:30 p.m. | Paul Reynolds to Guzzwell Drive | Paul Reynolds Community Centre main entrance | 55-65 minutes | 4.0km | 3 |
Sept 18 | 12:30 p.m. | Southlands Loop | Southlands Community Centre | 35-40 minutes | 2.75km | 2 |
Sept 25 | 2:00 p.m. | Kenny's Pond - Kent's Pond Figure 8 | Kenny’s Pond Parking Lot (off of MacDonald Drive) | 45-60 minutes | 2.45km | 3 |
Oct 2 | 5:30 p.m. | Kelly’s Brook Trail | Farmer’s Market Parking Lot | 60-75 minutes | 4.25 km | 3 |
Oct 9 | 12:00 p.m. | Bidgood Park Loop(s) | Power’s Road Entrance | 45-60 minutes | 3 km | 2 |
Oct 16 | 10:30 a.m. | Winsor Lake Trail | Corner of Autumn Drive and Parker’s Pond Road – Near Water Treatment Plant | 60-75 minutes | 4 km | 3 |
Oct 23 | 10:30 a.m. | Rotary Sunshine Park Trails (Healy’s Pond) | Bennett’s Road Parking Lot | 45-60 minutes | 3 km | 3 |
Oct. 30 | 11:00 a.m. | Kelly’s Brook Trail | Farmer’s’ Market Parking Lot | 60-75 minutes | 4.25km | 3 |
Nov. 6 | 11:00 a.m. | Paul Reynolds to Guzzwell Drive | Paul Reynolds Community Center Main Entrance | 55-65 minutes | 4.0km | 3 |
Nov. 13 | 11:00 a.m. | Kenny’s Pond – Kent’s Pond Figure 8 | Kenny’s Pond Parking Lot (off MacDonald Drive) | 45-60 minutes | 2.45km | 3 |
Nov. 20 | 11:00 a.m. | Rotary Sunshine Park Trails (Healy’s Pond and Gull Pond) | Bennett’s Road Parking Lot | 45-60 minutes | 4.0km | 3 |
Nov. 27 | 11:00 a.m. | Bowring Park Loop and Labyrinth | Duck Pond Parking Lot | 60-75 minutes | 4km | 3 |
1 – Relatively flat, short distance (under 1.5 km), and/or easier terrain
2 – Moderate inclines, moderate distances (1.5-3 km), and/or manageable terrain
3 – Steep inclines, longer distances (3-4 km), and/or moderately challenging terrain
4 – Very steep inclines, extended distances (4-5 km), and/or challenging terrain
5 – Extremely steep inclines, long distances (5 km+), and/or rugged, difficult terrain
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