Description
The Grand Codroy Way is a 32 km (20 mile) backcountry trail that winds its way along the top of the Long Range Mountains between Cape Ray and the Starlite Trail, just south of the community of Tomkins.
More of a “route” than a “trail”, the Way follows the barren high-country from the communication towers atop Table Mountain – overlooking Wreckhouse – to the nearly 2,000 ft (1200 m) high grasslands above fertile Grand Codroy River Valley.
The southern trailhead is located at the turn-off to tower road, .3km (.2 miles) north of the exit to Cape Ray. From an elevation of 200 ft (60 m), the GCW climbs the steep gravel road to the communication towers at 1400 ft (425 m)
The 3 km (1.8 mile) trail reaches a height of 1200 ft (365 m) on a barren hillock, after climbing to 800 ft (245 m) through the forested lowlands.
Future plans call for the extension of the Grand Codroy Way to Little Codroy Pond, then on to the community of South Branch via Mollichignick Valley.
Area Map
Access
Southern access to the Grand Codroy Way is by a gravel road on the east side of Route 1 (Trans Canada Highway) .3 km (.2 miles) north of the exit to Cape Ray. The 5km (3mile) road winds its way up a steep narrow valley to communications towers overlooking Newfoundland’s southwest coast.
Northern access to the Grand Codroy Way is by way of the 3km (1.8mile) Starlight Trail, located off Route 1 just south of the community of Tomkins in Little Codroy River Valley.
Summary
Length: 32 Km (20 Miles) (Cape Ray to Starlight Trail)
Time: 2 Days / 1 Night in Tent
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Type: Wilderness Mountain Trail and Route
For More Information
For more information, including maps and gps tracks, contact us at iatnl.org@gmail.com
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