Nova Scotia Trails
Trails in Nova Scotia
Port Hawkesbury Community Trails
Conveniently located in the Town of Port Hawkesbury, this wonderful system of all-season trails will appeal to both the avid and casual hiker. Discover a wide variety of plants and wildlife as the 10-kilometre trail system winds its way through majestic hardwood stands, softwood forests and along gently flowing brooks and streams. A series of rest areas inviting you to stop and enjoy the sur...
Address:
Reeves St
Port Hawkesbury
NS
Phone: 19026257891
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Rogart Mountain Trail
Starting at Sugar Moon Farm the Rogart Mountain Trail is a rugged, wilderness footpath that loops through a forest of white spruce, yellow birch and sugar maples. The trail passes brooks, scenic look-offs, 17 interpretive sites and a waterfall, Jane's Waterfall. Length: 6.2km Surface: soil footpathUse: hiking and sn...
Address:
87 Alex MacDonald Road
Earltown
NS
Website: Website Title
Rogers Brook – Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
The trail may be short, but there’s so much to see as you explore the Rogers Brook trail. You will cross Rogers Brook and follow the Mersey River along a red maple floodplain. Vibrant in autumn, the floodplain is teeming with life all year. Watch for turtles and amphibians and nesting waterfowl. Trailhead: Trail parking lot is located off the main Par...
Address:
3005 Main Parkway
Maitland Bridge
NS
Phone: 19026822772
Website: Website Title
Rum Runners Trail
This multi-use trail, rich in heritage, connects Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the historic city of Halifax, passing through Mahone Bay, Chester and Hubbards. Experience the coastal communities—savour local flavours at award-winning restaurants, explore attractions and seaside artisan shops. Multiple trailheads....
Address:
Lunenburg to Halifax
Lunenburg
NS
Website: Website Title
Salmon Pools Trail - Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Ideal for a fitness walk or a stroll, this level trail follows the bottom of the Chéticamp river canyon with cliffs almost 400 metres (1300 ft.) high towering above. The First Pool is about 3.6 km up the Chéticamp River. The trail narrows and continues to Chance Pool where polished exposed bedrock makes a great location for a picnic. At the Second Pool the trail narrows to the Third Pool whi...
Address:
Cheticamp Campground
Cape Breton Highlands NP
NS
Phone: 19022242306
Website: Website Title
Salt Marsh and Shearwater Flyer Trails – Trans Canada Trail
The Salt Marsh and Shearwater Flyer Trails section of the Trans Canada Trail is a multi-use linked trails system on a former railbed.
The rail trail starts at Department of National Defence Shearwater (passing through the Aviation Museum) and travels out to the end of the trailhead for the Salt Marsh Trail at the Cole Harbour Heritage Park (Bissett Road).
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Address:
Bissett Rd
Cole Harbour
NS
Website: Website Title
Shubenacadie Canal Waterway
Experience the natural beauty and unique history of the
Shubenacadie Canal Waterway! As a multi-use trail, and waterway,
stretching from the Atlantic to the Bay of Fundy, the Shubenacadie Canal
Waterway provides diverse recreational opportunities for visitors to experience
and enjoy. Its natural beauty and unique history includes the canal locks built
in the 1800’s. Visi...
Address:
54 Locks Rd
Dartmouth
NS
Website: Website Title
Skyline Trail - Cape Breton Highlands National Park
A dramatic headland cliff overlooks the rugged coast from the end of this level trail. You can enjoy an eagle's view of the Cabot Trail as it winds its way down the mountain and vehicles look like toys. Watch for whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence from the viewing decks. Moose, bald eagles, bears and numerous boreal birds live in this habitat. Be cautious with children around the cliffs and ...
Address:
19685 Cabot Trail
Cape Breton Highlands NP
NS
Phone: 19022242306
Website: Website Title
Slapfoot Trail – Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
You can start from Meadow Beach, various points in Jeremys Bay campground, or Jim Charles Point. Join the Mersey trail or the trail to Merrymakedge. The views of the lakeshore change with the season and the weather. Every turn brings something new. This is a busy multi-use trail so watch for bikers.Trailhead: Trail is located between the Jeremys Bay Campgr...
Address:
3005 Main Parkway
Maitland Bridge
NS
Phone: 19026822772
Website: Website Title
Snake Lake Trail – Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Variety is the name of the game at Snake Lake. You can walk this figure eight trail a different way each time; hardwoods, softwoods, wetlands and the lakeshore are each home to different birds and animals. Trailhead: Located off the Eel Weir RoadSignificant Feature: A great rolling trail which provides opportunities to explore tranquil ...
Address:
3005 Main Parkway
Maitland Bridge
NS
Phone: 19026822772
Website: Website Title