Southern Headland Trail
A rugged coastal headland walk above Hattie Cove, opening views toward Pulpwood Harbour and Horseshoe Bay.
Route overview
Southern Headland Trail in Hattie Cove / Pulpwood Harbour / Horseshoe Bay.
A rugged coastal headland walk above Hattie Cove, opening views toward Pulpwood Harbour and Horseshoe Bay. Short stairs and rocky natural surfaces deliver a concentrated taste of Pukaskwa’s exposed granite shoreline.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Hattie Cove / Pulpwood Harbour / Horseshoe Bay
- Distance
- 2.2 km return
- Typical duration
- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation gain
- 15 m elevation gain/loss
- Best season
- Check current official seasonal access and conditions
- Trail type
- Linear return
Safety context
Built stairs, loose rock, roots and exposed shoreline viewpoints require deliberate footing. Stay behind natural and constructed boundaries, avoid cliff edges in wind or fog and turn back when wet rock becomes unsafe. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Built stairs, loose rock, roots and exposed shoreline viewpoints require deliberate footing. Stay behind natural and constructed boundaries, avoid cliff edges in wind or fog and turn back when wet rock becomes unsafe.
Highlights
Canada, Ontario, Pukaskwa, Southern Headland, Hattie Cove, coastal viewpoint, moderate hike
Why find a buddy
Match partners by comfort with stairs and exposed viewpoints. Keep the group together near cliff terrain and agree that photographs never justify leaving the trail.
Primary source
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.