East Coast Trail — Sections 14–18: Bay Bulls to Brigus South
~2 days · 26.3 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the East Coast Trail — Sections 14–18: Bay Bulls to Brigus South is known for
Sections 14–18 of East Coast Trail is an official 37.2 km point-to-point section from Bay Bulls trailhead to Brigus South trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from -10 ft to 646 ft over 26.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 7.3 mi · 28%
- Downhill 10.8 mi · 41%
- Flat 8.0 mi · 31%
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 14–18: Bay Bulls to Brigus South?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the East Coast Trail — Sections 14–18: Bay Bulls to Brigus South scores 20/100, 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 14–18: Bay Bulls to Brigus South take?
Most backpackers hike the East Coast Trail — Sections 14–18: Bay Bulls to Brigus South in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 26.3 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the East Coast Trail — Sections 14–18: Bay Bulls to Brigus South?
The East Coast Trail — Sections 14–18: Bay Bulls to Brigus South climbs roughly 4,987 ft total — about 190 ft per mile, topping out near 299 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.