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Salvage is on the Eastport Peninsula about 11 km from the town of Eastport. From the Trans Canada, follow the signs for Eastport. The road runs through Terra Nova National Park. When you get to Eastport, follow the signs for Salvage. (left on Church St., right on Beach Rd.)
The short drive to Salvage is on a beautiful winding road that bikers will appreciate. If you need gas or a snack, pick it up in Eastport. There is no gas station or convenience store in Salvage.
Once you get into Salvage, just follow the road through town to the fish plant. There is lots of parking behind the plant. If you drive up the hill, there is no place to park.
Walk up the hill behind the fish plant. There is a sign board on your right with the trails in the area. The map on the sign is a little confusing. If you look above the blue house, you can see the lookout.
Walk up the gravel road. When you get to the top, there is a sign and short trail to the left to the lookout platform. Don't try to drive up this road. It leads to a private residence on the other side of the hill. There is no place to park or turn around.
The view from the lookout is spectacular. You see the town and harbour. You can also see Dr's Pond and The Cemetery Trail.
When you leave the lookout if you want to keep hiking, just follow the road. There is a trail to the right that takes you to a pond that I believe is the town's water supply. The road joins up with The Cemetery Trail. You can turn left and follow the trail back towards the fish plant.
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Before you head to Newfoundland, you may want to consider one or more of the great field guides that are available. We have done short reviews of the following:
