Stage 9 of the East Coast Trail covers 10.2 km from Little Bald Head campsite to Bay Bulls, with 304 m of ascent and 333 m of descent. The highest point is 108 m. Allow about 4 hours of walking, plus breaks.
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
Boutique inn with ocean-view rooms and a tasting-menu dining room on Bread and Cheese Road, about 500 m from the Spout Path trailhead. Cooked breakfast included; open 1 May to 31 October 2026.
Three self-catering efficiency units with harbour views on Northside Road, on the trail about 2 km into the Bay Bulls community walk. Open all year; weekly rates on request.
Self-catering suites with ocean views on Bread and Cheese Road, about 500 m from the Spout Path trailhead. Book on Airbnb.
Ocean-view vacation home on Northside Road, on the trail in Bay Bulls. Listed as open from 1 May to 12 October; whole house only.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "listed, not confirmed" appear on a public listing (the East Coast Trail Association directory or a taxi list) but could not be confirmed on their own website or the Newfoundland and Labrador tourism listings. The six ECTA wilderness campsites are free and first come, first served. Outport B&Bs and holiday homes are few and many open only from May or June to September: book ahead, especially for July and August.
Emergency: call 911 and ask for the police. Health advice 24 h: 811. Emergency & health guide
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.