East Coast Trail — Sections 11–13: Blackhead to Bay Bulls
~2 days · 28 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the East Coast Trail — Sections 11–13: Blackhead to Bay Bulls is known for
Sections 11–13 of East Coast Trail is an official 45.4 km point-to-point section from Blackhead trailhead to Bay Bulls trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 0 ft to 1,463 ft over 28 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 11.8 mi · 43%
- Downhill 10.0 mi · 36%
- Flat 5.9 mi · 21%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the East Coast Trail — Sections 11–13: Blackhead to Bay Bulls?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the East Coast Trail — Sections 11–13: Blackhead to Bay Bulls scores 28/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the East Coast Trail — Sections 11–13: Blackhead to Bay Bulls take?
Most backpackers hike the East Coast Trail — Sections 11–13: Blackhead to Bay Bulls in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 28 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the East Coast Trail — Sections 11–13: Blackhead to Bay Bulls?
The East Coast Trail — Sections 11–13: Blackhead to Bay Bulls climbs roughly 7,835 ft total — about 280 ft per mile, topping out near 482 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.