Registration Number: 1381

Burin Peninsula Multipurpose Trail

Proponent: Powderhorn Trail Blazers

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proposal is to construct 26.3 kilometres of new trail to combine existing trails on the Burin Peninsula and create a 175 kilometre multipurpose trail. The proposed construction would start near the Powder Horn Mountain which is 11.9 km due west of Boat Harbour West, Placentia Bay and the end at Canoe Cove which is 15.5 km North East of Garnish,Fortune Bay. Other trails in the system include the Powder Horn Trail, The Garnish, Point Rosie Trail, the Garnish Pond Trail System. These routes will be used for activities such as hiking, motocross biking, cross country skiing, all terrain vehicles, and snowmobiles. The Proponent plans to complete the loop over a five year period.

  • May 6, 2008 – The undertaking was registered.
  • June 12, 2008 – Public comments are due.
  • June 20, 2008 – The Minister’s decision is due.
  • August 25, 2008 – Undertaking is withdrawn.

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