It's one of the most distinct geographic features in Clarenville not only for residents but for motorists on the Trans Canada Highway. Bare Mountain and its signature star stand 157 meters above sea level. The mountain is a part of a mid-town ridge that divides the Shoal Harbour river valley and the Lower Shoal Harbour river valley.
The Bare Mountain Trail leads to the summit and can be accessed from both sides. Hikers can access the trail from the South Trail Head (Professional Building on Manitoba Drive) or the North Trail Head (Hunt's Hill near the Shoal Harbour Causeway).
Over the past year, a lot of work has been done by the Town and the Clarenville Trail Committee to upgrade the trails with new steps and more attractive signage.
From the Shoal Harbour side, the 2.3km trail begins at the patio deck above the Shoal Harbour Causeway, east on the T'railway at Hunt's Hill and then heads up the slope. The route follows contour lines wherever it can to make the ascent as easy as possible. The steeper parts are assisted by stairs while the rest stops give impressive views. The highlight of the trail is the Bare Mountain Lookout which offers a generous viewing platform equipped with affixed binoculars, beautiful vistas for photographs as well as a comfortable place to hydrate, have a lunch and reset for the hike back down the mountain.
To the North is Shoal Harbour itself, stretching on until it ends at the clearly visible causeway to Random Island. The Island fills the eastern horizon and you can even see parts of Smith Sound on the far side. In the foreground, the Northwest Arm of Random Sound spreads southward to meet up with the Southwest Arm and together meander onto Trinity Bay.
Come along with us as we take the eastern, Shoal Harbour trail up to the top of Clarenville's Bare Mountain. A lot of work has been done on this trail with new steps and signage. Check out the trail route on
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