Jersey Trail- L'Anse Au Clair
A walking path of crushed stone makes for easy walking around the cove of L'Anse Au Clair. Interpretation on the history of the community is provided on panels along the trail. On the western side of the bay the trail leads to "the Jersey Rooms", where the foundations of buildings and stone walkways that were part of an 19th century Jersey fishing enterprise are visible. The community was later settled by the Dumaresque family from the Channel Islands. The trail along the eastern side of the bay goes along a beautiful sandy beach, past the community graveyards, L'Anse Au Clair's bubbling sands, and along the shoreline to St. Clair's Cove.
Testimonal:
"Great walk starting in town, and going in either direction, you've got between 3 and 6 km of walking on a heritage trail along the seashore barrens, with interpretive signs. The trail is crushed stone, as it weaves along boulder fields, tuckamore, and grass. The trail tells the story of the early settlers, primarily those from Jersey in the Channel Islands (Islands between France and England).
The destination is the archaeological dig area (the foundations of the Jersey rooms) where more interpretive signs describe the fishing rooms and the families that once inhabited them in the mid-19th century. Fortunately, local historians interviewed the elderly residents who could recall enough history about what it was like to live and work here. Certainly, the lifestyle was "all hands on deck" to prosper and live well. And looking around L'Anse Au Clair today, it seems that the families have indeed prospered over the years. The town itself is nestled against the rugged clifftops and benchlands sloping down to a beautiful red sandy beach.
It was an easy walk / hike from our B&B (Beachside Hospitality Home) to the trailhead, marked by a parking area and signage. I'd even say the crushed stone walkway is wheelchair accessible, and in parts, there is an adjoining ATV trail, however, at times the hiker's only path weaves it's own way across the benchlands. Above you, cliffs with a stonehenge like feel, ancient weathered boulders and cliffs that make for interesting scenery. Wildflowers abound, however on this mid-August hike, not even the whales wanted to come out and play. But we didn't mind, that's what Goretex is for. We had the trail to ourselves, and enjoyed the misty hike and scenery. Looking back on the bay fine sand beach, we could see the continuation of the trail that would lead us the next day in the opposite direction to Forteau. " www.trailpeak.com
Length of Trail: 4.8 km
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Directions: Turn off Route 510 at Oceanview Drive. There is a trail head on the beach to the right of St. Andrew's Church or you may turn right at the bottom of the hill and drive to a second trail head at the end of the road.
Testimonal:
"Great walk starting in town, and going in either direction, you've got between 3 and 6 km of walking on a heritage trail along the seashore barrens, with interpretive signs. The trail is crushed stone, as it weaves along boulder fields, tuckamore, and grass. The trail tells the story of the early settlers, primarily those from Jersey in the Channel Islands (Islands between France and England).
The destination is the archaeological dig area (the foundations of the Jersey rooms) where more interpretive signs describe the fishing rooms and the families that once inhabited them in the mid-19th century. Fortunately, local historians interviewed the elderly residents who could recall enough history about what it was like to live and work here. Certainly, the lifestyle was "all hands on deck" to prosper and live well. And looking around L'Anse Au Clair today, it seems that the families have indeed prospered over the years. The town itself is nestled against the rugged clifftops and benchlands sloping down to a beautiful red sandy beach.
It was an easy walk / hike from our B&B (Beachside Hospitality Home) to the trailhead, marked by a parking area and signage. I'd even say the crushed stone walkway is wheelchair accessible, and in parts, there is an adjoining ATV trail, however, at times the hiker's only path weaves it's own way across the benchlands. Above you, cliffs with a stonehenge like feel, ancient weathered boulders and cliffs that make for interesting scenery. Wildflowers abound, however on this mid-August hike, not even the whales wanted to come out and play. But we didn't mind, that's what Goretex is for. We had the trail to ourselves, and enjoyed the misty hike and scenery. Looking back on the bay fine sand beach, we could see the continuation of the trail that would lead us the next day in the opposite direction to Forteau. " www.trailpeak.com
Length of Trail: 4.8 km
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Directions: Turn off Route 510 at Oceanview Drive. There is a trail head on the beach to the right of St. Andrew's Church or you may turn right at the bottom of the hill and drive to a second trail head at the end of the road.
Duration: 1 hour
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Degree of Difficulty: Easy