Goulds is a rural neighborhood located within St. John's, Newfoundland, characterized by its historical farming community roots and tranquil green spaces. This area offers a blend of agricultural heritage and natural landscapes, providing a setting for outdoor activities. The terrain includes accessible walking trails, wetlands, and serves as an access point to more extensive multi-use trail networks, making it suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, and touring cycling.
Goulds provides opportunities for…
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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69.6km
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Goulds offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, road cycling, jogging, and touring cycling. The region features green spaces and access to extensive trail networks suitable for different pursuits. More than 400 visitors have explored the area, contributing to an average rating of 4.88 out of 5 stars.
Yes, Bidgood Park in Goulds offers accessible, compacted granular trails, including a wetlands boardwalk, suitable for walking and jogging. A typical loop within the park is about 1.2 miles (2 km). For more options, explore the Hiking around Goulds guide.
Bidgood Park is a popular 38-acre conservation area with walking trails and a wetlands boardwalk. Goulds also serves as an access point to the Southern Shore TrailWay, a multi-use network offering scenic backcountry experiences. For a comprehensive list of routes, refer to the Hiking around Goulds guide.
Goulds offers options for road cycling and touring cycling, utilizing local roads and connecting to broader multi-use trails. The Southern Shore TrailWay is a multi-use path that cyclists can explore. A 21.7-mile (35 km) loop around Goulds has been noted, incorporating snowmobile trails, ponds, fields, and paved sections. Find more routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Goulds and Cycling around Goulds guides.
Bidgood Park provides dedicated walking and jogging trails, including a wetlands boardwalk. The Southern Shore TrailWay also offers longer jogging opportunities with varying terrains. For specific routes, consult the Running Trails around Goulds guide.
The Southern Shore TrailWay is a multi-use, off-road trail network accessible from Goulds. It spans approximately 65 miles (105 km), connecting communities from Goulds to Cappahayden. This trail, once an old train track, features warm-up shelters, lookouts, and rest stops.
Goulds is characterized by its green spaces and rural atmosphere, stemming from its historical farming community roots. Bidgood Park is a notable conservation area with a wetlands boardwalk. The Southern Shore TrailWay offers scenic backcountry experiences with coastal paths and expansive views.
Trails in Goulds range from accessible, compacted granular paths in Bidgood Park suitable for all abilities, to more extensive and varied terrains on the Southern Shore TrailWay. The broader region also offers access to rugged coastal trails like parts of the East Coast Trail system for more challenging hikes.
Goulds is a well-regarded destination for outdoor activities on komoot, with more than 400 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.88 out of 5 stars, based on 80 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Goulds, including Hiking around Goulds, Road Cycling Routes around Goulds, Running Trails around Goulds, and Cycling around Goulds. These guides provide detailed information and routes for various sports.
As a rural neighborhood within the City of St. John's, Goulds does not have its own standalone official tourism website or a specific phone number for general tourist inquiries. For broader regional information, visitors can contact Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism at 1-800-563-6353.

