Intended Trail Use
The Damnable Trail network was developed for Hiking. The trail is a single-track (wide enough for one person to traverse on foot) and follows vegetated and rocky coastline, often with limited forward visibility. As a result, the following activities are NOT permitted on the trail:
- Cycling or mountain biking
- Horseback riding
- Use of wheeled vehicles, motorized or non-motorized
- Open fires – use of portable camp stoves is permitted
The only exceptions to biking are the gravel road between Happy Adventure and Sandy Cove along Old Schoolhouse Trail, and Ken Diamond Municipal Park trail.
Considerations for Runners
If running on the trail, please:
- Many hikers will not expect to encounter a trail runner. Be prepared to yield the trail if needed.
- When approaching another trail user quickly from behind, let them know you intend to pass them with a polite “on your left” (or right).
- Avoid running to the side of the trail where possible. Foot-widened sections are not stable as hardened trail, resulting in eroded, often muddy stretches of path.