Stage 3 of the East Coast Trail covers 13.5 km from Patch Brook campsite to Pouch Cove, with 619 m of ascent and 773 m of descent. The highest point is 218 m. Allow about 5.5 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.
Hiker-only B&B in a three-bedroom house on Bank Road, about 100 m from the Stiles Cove Path trailhead, run by Great Canadian Trails. Breakfast included; dinners, packed lunches and trailhead shuttles can be arranged.
Two-bedroom guesthouse in a renovated fisherman's home by the sea on Sullivan's Loop, close to the trail; host Elke Dettmer is an ECTA founder and also offers meals. Listed for June to September: call ahead.
Self-catering vacation home with ocean views on Connors Loop in Pouch Cove, about 150 m from the trail. Whole house; book direct.
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.