Signal Hill Hiking

Enjoy the raw beauty and nature views that surround you as you explore one, or all, of the four Signal Hill hiking trails which have been developed by Parks Canada. Savor the smell of fresh ocean air. Listen for the gentle lull of rolling waves. Enjoy amazing views of the ocean, coast, and horizon. Watch for whales and iceberg sightings in season. Can't decide which trail is best for you? Check the Signal Hill hiking trail comparisons here.

Tourist taking pictures of the ocean, horizon, and coast from atop a cliff on the North Head Trail hiking path, Signal Hill, NL.

Tourist enjoying a beautiful view of the ocean, horizon, and coast on the North Head Trail, Signal Hill, NL.

Inukshuk on a grassy clifftop under the veil of a blue summer sky.

Inukshuk and rock cairns, a part of Newfoundland culture, are found on many hiking paths throughout Newfoundland.

Surrounded by green bushes, this outdoor stair leads up a mountaintop under the veil of a summer sky on the Signal Hill hiking path.

Along the Signal Hill hiking path, this outdoor stair leads up a mountaintop under the veil of beautiful blue sky.

Next to a green tree on the clifftop of Signal Hill, enjoy panoramic ocean and coastal views.

Hike to the mountaintop on the North Head Trail, Signal Hill, to see panoramic ocean and coastal views.

At chain rock on the North Head Trail hiking path, a chain is secured by bolts into a cliff face at the ocean's edge.

Chain rock, a landmark on the North Head Trail hiking path on Signal Hill overlooks The Narrows, St. John's harbour.

Outdoor stair leading down a grassy cliff toward the ocean edge on the North Head Trail at Signal Hill, NL.

Take outdoor stair down toward the ocean's edge along the North Head Trail hiking path at Signal Hill, NL.

Panoramic view of hikers commuting the rugged landscape along North Head Trail hiking path at Signal Hill, NL.