If you are unfamiliar with Holyrood, start from the beach area and take Route 60 west to the junction with the Salmonier Line, Route 90, on your left. Drive a few hundred metres to the large yellow sign for George Cove Mountain and drive the short unpaved road to the trail.
The trail was developed several years back, with steps and some handrails added. The improvements have since deteriorated, so the going is rough and you must have sturdy footwear. The hike to the top is less than a kilometre. You can do it in 15 minutes, but feel free to stop at the benches along the way. If you find yourself out of breath, fear not; it's not far and you'll be delighted when you get there.
Near the top the main path twists to the left. If you continue straight, in a short distance you come to a lookout. Here you get a view of the valley where the Holyrood Access Road and Maher's River wind there way down to the town.
The main route takes you to the top. A large lighted skeletal cross is one of town's principal icons. But you are here for the views -- the town, the harbour, the layered hills and headlands tapering off in the distance.
On the clearest of days, at top left of the view straight out the harbour, you may glimpse Baccalieu Island, 80 km. distant.
Centre rear is Healey's Cove and the entrance to North Arm.
Looking toward the main beach and the Holyrood Marina.
See approximate trail location at lower left.
Distance: ~1 km.
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