In 2019 the IATNL added new signage to the Humber Valley Trail, including directional signage and memorial interpretive panels at both Scott’s Lookout on the west side of Wild Cove Valley and Barry’s Lookout above Humber Village. The latter two were designed in the James Cook inspired style of the new trailhead sign at Ballam Bridge, which was installed in 2017.
Scott’s Lookout provides a spectacular view of the Humber Valley from Wild Cove to Deer Lake. It was named after IATNL volunteer Scott Datwyler who passed away suddenly in 2018 due to a brief illness. The new interpretive panel was installed May 21 before the valley received its new coat of birch and maple foliage.
The panel outlines Scott’s enthusiasm for hiking and his role as an IATNL volunteer.
During the summer months when the trail was being cleared of windfalls, new directional signage was added at key locations, such as intersections and side trails to lookouts.
In October the second lookout panel was installed when family members of local doctor Barry May joined IATNL reps Arnie Helgeland and Paul Wylezol in a hike to Barry’s Lookout above the western end of Humber Village.
The panel dedicated to Barry describes his enjoyment and respect for nature and his commitment to conservation.
Near the cell tower in the community of Humber Village, a new sign was also erected to mark the trail’s eastern trailhead. Like the lookout signs, it was also designed in the James Cook inspired style of the Ballam Bridge trailhead sign at the western end.
