The Gravels (Danny's Trail)

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5.46km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13 m

The Gravels (Danny's Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Gravels, also known as Danny’s Trail in honour of a local resident, is an easy, well-maintained path suitable for most skill levels. It’s a beautiful route that winds through stunted boreal forest and along an ancient limestone coastline shaped over millions of years, with benches, picnic tables, and beach access that invites you to spend a few hours here exploring. There are sea stacks, eroded rock formations, hidden coves, and fossils embedded in the shoreline that make this one of the most fascinating places to visit on the Port au Port Peninsula.

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939 m

Lead Cove

Highlight • Beach

Lead Cove is a peaceful inlet where the ancient limestone shoreline meets the clear waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Weathered rock formations, wave-carved ledges, and embedded marine fossils make it one of the most scenic and interesting stretches of The Gravels.

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2.73 km

View of the Gulf of St. Lawrence

Highlight • Viewpoint

This spot at the trail’s end overlooks the beautiful turquoise waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the coastline stretching below. It’s the perfect place to pause, soak in the coastal scenery, and appreciate the geological landscapes that make The Gravels so distinctive.

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5.46 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.46 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.33 km

130 m

Elevation