VIDEO: Bluefin's East Coast Trail hike to the Spout
Hey gang,
I have a new video I shot while hiking last month. On this overnight hike, I went to the Spout. It is on the East Coast Trail in Newfoundland, Canada.
The Spout is a naturally occuring freshwater geyser. Water from a small river goes down a hole in the shore rocks that leads to the ocean. As the waves from the ocean reach the shore, they force the fresh water back up the hole that it came from, thus creating a geyser.
I camped at a site that has wooden tent platforms. I set up my hammock over the platform. That gave me a great place to sit and cook in comfort. Overnight there were high winds and heavy rain. In the morning it was foggy with heavy mist rolling in. I stayed warm and dry. The hike out was very wet. The water from the bushes just ran down my legs into my boots. I was totally soaked. My hike total distance was 24 kilometers. My total packweight including food and water was 23.8 pounds.
I had a great time ! :)
10-04-2012, 11:43
Moondoggy
Nice hike thanks for sharing! I would love to hike that one someday!
10-04-2012, 11:45
BLUEFIN 774
Hey Moondoggy,
Thanks for watching. I hope you do get the opportunity to hike there one day.
10-04-2012, 12:20
Caveman
Cool. Looks like a fun hike. That geyser is a neat phenomenon. Thanks for posting.
10-04-2012, 13:03
Klaussinator
Wow, really enjoyed the video! That's a gorgeous area along the coastline, and great video of the Spout - have never heard of that before.
I was intrigued by the meal you made, so I watched your other video on the Nine Bean & Rice meal. Very informative, I'm gonna have to try this! Thanks!
-Klauss
10-04-2012, 13:04
raiffnuke
Great video and beautiful location! Thanks for taking us along for the adventure.
10-04-2012, 13:05
Hawk-eye
I enjoy your hike videos pal ... thanks for sharing another good one!
10-04-2012, 13:17
BLUEFIN 774
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Originally Posted by Caveman
Cool. Looks like a fun hike. That geyser is a neat phenomenon. Thanks for posting.
Hey Caveman, glad you liked it.
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Originally Posted by Klaussinator
Wow, really enjoyed the video! That's a gorgeous area along the coastline, and great video of the Spout - have never heard of that before.
I was intrigued by the meal you made, so I watched your other video on the Nine Bean & Rice meal. Very informative, I'm gonna have to try this! Thanks!
-Klauss
Hey Klaussinator, I'm glad you enjoyed the videos. Hope you like the meal when you try it. I added the jerky to it to spice it up a little.
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Originally Posted by raiffnuke
Great video and beautiful location! Thanks for taking us along for the adventure.
Hey raiffnuke, always welcome to come along on the adventure.
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Originally Posted by Hawk-eye
I enjoy your hike videos pal ... thanks for sharing another good one!
Hey Hawk-eye, thanks for watching. I think I have to catch up on a few new ones from you as I just got back onshore again.
10-05-2012, 07:22
born2roam
That looks like a nice trip, love the Spout, forces of nature at work....
Gotta watch that nine bean rice vid later.
Thanks for sharing.
Grtz Johan
10-05-2012, 08:27
Groovy
That was amazingly beautiful country. I also enjoy your videos and the camping set up. Thank you for sharing it!