2022 East Coast Trail "Trail Raiser Community Hike"

sponsored by ExxonMobil Canada

Twenty-eight years in the making ... the creation of a world-class hiking trail on the eastern edge of the Avalon Peninsula. This year we are back in person on June 4! Join us and celebrate the East Coast Trail, a trail network that we all love and show appreciation for this resource in our province.

Come Hike and Fundraise With Us

Rally up a team of friends, family, coworkers, or just your own two feet. We are targetting a fundraising goal of $100,000 to help maintain, enhance, and develop the East Coast Trail in 2023. For example, funds raised in 2021 are being used this year to enhance Tinkers Point Path, the southern end of Bear Cove Point Path, and La Manche Village Path. These enhancements will include replacing damaged structures and clearing overgrown areas of the paths. 

• Saturday, June 4, 2022
• Morning Registration: Brookside Intermediate School 
• After-Hiking Celebration at Brookside Intermediate, featuring local entertainment from Youngtree and Carol Bee, a hearty lunch, a chance to share your hiking experience with others, and superb prizes!

To participate in all event day activities on June 4, you need:

• $50 minimum donation paid or fundraised in advance
• Enthusiasm!!
• Wearing a non-medical mask is optional
• Hiking supplies*

Cash and cheques will not be accepted on the event day; this will help us fast-track the check-in process.

Pledges (cash and cheques) that are received before 4 pm on June 2 are eligible for prizes, those received after this deadline are not eligible for prizes.  Note: our office will be closed on Tuesday, May 31. 

All credit card donations made online until midnight on Friday, June 3, will be eligible for prizes.

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   Hiking Challenge

• Seven great hikes to choose from: 
  • Hike 1: Inclusive/Family Hike at Voisey Brook Park, 2 km  *check-in at Voisey Brook Park
  • Hike 2: Piccos Ridge Path - Blast Hole Ponds Access Trail to Portugal Cove Trailhead, 5 km
  • Hike 3: Long Shore Path - St. Thomas Access Point to Topsail Beach Trailhead & Return, 9 km
  • Hike 4: Long Shore Path - Longmarsh Rd Access Point to Portugal Cove Trailhead, 6 km
  • Hike 5: Long Shore Path - St. Philips Access Point to Portugal Cove Trailhead, 9.7 km
  • Hike 6: Piccos Ridge Path: Blast Hole Ponds Rd Access Trail to Brocks Head Lookout to Portugal Cove Trailhead, 11.8 km
  • Hike 7: Long Shore Path - Topsail Beach Trailhead to Portugal Cove Trailhead, 17.2 km *check-in at Topsail Beach

Prizes

• Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 team and individual fundraisers, all registered hikers* are eligible for the draw prize(s).
• For every $50 raised, you will get one ticket entered for the draw prizes
• The more you raise, the more draw prizes you are eligible for!  

*All participants who pay for or raise funds to hike are considered individual fundraisers. An individual fundraiser can win an individual prize and be a winning team member. Plus, regardless of the source of your registration fee, all hike participants are eligible for the draw prizes. See eligibility rules and pledge deadlines for prizes under "Getting Started as a Fundraiser." ECTA Staff and Board Members are not eligible for prizes.

1. The Outfitters $1000 Shopping Spree + The Oat Company gift box
2. 1-night stay at The Whale House + Colony of Avalon "Archaeologist for an Afternoon" program + The Oat Company gift box
3. 1-night stay at The Alt Hotel + Dinner at The Fish Exchange + Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours boat tour for 2 + The Oat Company gift box

1. Newfoundland Growlers Give Box + Indigena Skincare Giftbags
2. Collingwood Spirits & Wines Tasting Package + Pottery Night Out Class with Craft Council NL
3. Ocean Quest Adventures Private Zodiac Tour + Lunch at Murray Gardens The Grounds Cafe 

1. The Alder Cottage foraging tour for 6
2. Fetch & Fab dog toy and bandana + Modo Yoga intro-month
3. Boulder Books set of hiking books + $150 gift card to Arthur James Clothing Co. and NL Tartan BUFFs
4. Flanker Press books + Jacobean Chocolate
5. Brewery Prize pack with donations from Landwash Brewery, Bannerman Brewing, and Quidi Vidi Brewery + gift card to Craig's Cookies
6. Monastery Spa Aveda Gift Set + LB Yoga 10 classes and yoga mat
7. Tickets to SJWIFF + clothing donation The Shop, Salt
8. Boulder Hiking Books + #HikeNL tote bag & goodies from Legendary Coasts
9. Boulder Hiking Books + #HikeNL tote bag & goodies from Legendary Coasts
10. CBC Here & Now tote bag & goodies + Flanker Press novel
11. CBC Here & Now tote bag & goodies + Flanker Press novel
12. CBC Here & Now tote bag & goodies + Flanker Press novel

1. Escape Quest pass for two
2. Mad Catter Cafe admission, toutons and drinks for two + Flanker Press picture book

 Fundraising Challenge

• $100,000 Fundraising Goal
• Minimum $50 donation - which you can pay yourself or fundraise! This is required for adults (16+) to participate in the post-hike celebration at Brookside Intermediate.
• We also challenge all adult participants to raise $250, including the registration fee. Help us meet this challenge, and if realized, we will meet/exceed our fundraising goal of $100,000 for this fundraiser.

Are you interested in volunteering at the event? We greatly appreciate all volunteers who make this event possible; please  click here to send us an email to find out more about the available volunteer opportunities. 

Event Sponsors

Trail Raiser Event Sponsor: ExxonMobil Canada

Adventure Sponsor: The Outfitters Adventure Gear & Apparel

Community Sponsor: Town of Portugal Cove - St. Philips

Media Sponsor: CBC Newfoundland & Labrador

Safety Considerations Click the link for information on what to bring, trail monitors and first aid, and pets.

Hiker Waiver  All hikers must sign a waiver form electronically as they complete the online registration process. If you are bringing a child/children (under 18), they have to be identified and covered by the waiver.  

Event Day Flow

Check-in Times

Hike 1: 10 am @ Voisey Brook Park

Hike 2: 9:30 am @ Brookside Intermediate
Hike 3: 9 am @ Brookside Intermediate
Hike 4: 9 am @ Brookside Intermediate
Hike 5: 8:30 am @ Brookside Intermediate
Hike 6: 7:30 am @ Brookside Intermediate
Hike 7: 7:30 am @ Topsail Beach Rotary Park

Parking

All hikers (except for Hike 1 & 7) should park at Brookside Intermediate at 1165 Thorburn Road, Portugal Cove-St. Philips

Shuttle buses will take you to and from the trailhead for your hike. 

Mid-Day Event at Brookside Intermediate

Wrap up your hike with a lunch and a fun-filled program at Brookside Intermediate in PC-SP from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Lunch and live music by Youngtree and Carol Bee will start around 12:30 pm, and between 1-1:30 pm, we will stop down to thank our sponsors and fundraisers and to announce the winners of the fundraising prizes.

What to Know Before Registering Online   

• All adult participants must have a $50 donation to participate in the event. Register as an individual or start/join a team (maximum of 10 people on a team).  During the online registration process, you will be asked to select the hike you want to do on June 4, or you can choose to fundraise only if you cannot join us in person.
  • You can donate during the registration process or raise the money by fundraising (pledges, donations). 
• All ages are welcome! There will be activities for kids on the family hikes.
• The event will be subject to the public health guidelines of the Province of Newfoundland & Labrador. If guidance restricts gatherings of this type or other adjustments must be made, participants will be notified by the East Coast Trail Association. 

Getting Started as a Fundraiser

• Once you have registered, you will be asked to set up a personal fundraising page. You can send fundraising emails, receive credit card donations, manage pledges, and view your fundraising status. 
• You can also collect cash & cheque pledges. Collect the full name, mailing address and email address of any cash or cheque donors to ensure they receive a tax receipt.
• Deliver all cash and cheque pledges to the East Coast Trail Association.  All money turned in to the ECTA office (50 Pippy Place, Suite 9, St. John's) by 4:00 pm on Thursday, June 2, will be eligible for fundraising prizes. 
• All credit card donations made online until midnight on Friday, June 3, will be eligible for prizes.
• Cash and cheque p ledges and donations will not be accepted onsite on hike day.
• Donations and pledges $20 and over are eligible for a tax receipt.  Remember to collect the full name, address and email address so donors can receive a tax receipt. The name on the credit card is the name on the tax receipt.

Please call (709) 738-4453 or email information@eastcoasttrail.com for help with fundraising or any other questions.