East Coast Trail — Sections 4–6: Cape St. Francis to Torbay
~2 days · 19.9 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the East Coast Trail — Sections 4–6: Cape St. Francis to Torbay is known for
Sections 4–6 of East Coast Trail is an official 31 km point-to-point section from Cape St. Francis trailhead to Torbay trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 10 ft to 1,302 ft over 19.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 9.8 mi · 49%
- Downhill 8.6 mi · 43%
- Flat 1.6 mi · 8%
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 4–6: Cape St. Francis to Torbay?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the East Coast Trail — Sections 4–6: Cape St. Francis to Torbay scores 30/100, 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 4–6: Cape St. Francis to Torbay take?
Most backpackers hike the East Coast Trail — Sections 4–6: Cape St. Francis to Torbay in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 19.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the East Coast Trail — Sections 4–6: Cape St. Francis to Torbay?
The East Coast Trail — Sections 4–6: Cape St. Francis to Torbay climbs roughly 6,706 ft total — about 337 ft per mile, topping out near 407 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.