Joe Batt's Point Trail
A headland loop outside Joe Batt's Arm village, ending at a bronze great auk sculpture, with views of Fogo Island Inn and icebergs.
The Joe Batt's Point Trail starts from Joe Batt's Arm village and loops around the headland, about 5 km in total, taking 1.5 to 2 hours on foot. Along the way you pass rocky shores, tundra, small wooden cabins, and the 'Long Studio' of Fogo Island Arts. At the tip of the headland stands a bronze great auk sculpture by artist Todd McGrain, commemorating this seabird, which went extinct in 1844 and once bred near the island. Looking back, you can see Fogo Island Inn perched on the rocks, and in early summer icebergs often drift past. The trail is free, with mostly gravel and wooden boardwalk underfoot. It is windy and foggy, so bring a windproof jacket.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Fogo Island Inn
- Fogo Island
- Sandy Cove Beach
- Turpin's Trail
- Tilting
- Squish Studio
- Lion's Den Trail
- Bleak House Museum