From the Nova Scotia Hiking Trail Guide
- Guide category: Out & Back Trails
- Length: 2.6 km (one-way)
- Difficulty: 2B
- Duration: 1 hour
- Book trailhead: N44 44.304 W63 39.325
Bicycle trail
Transit access
Gas Station
Litter Receptacle
Parking
Pets on leash / Dog friendly
Stay on trail
Strollers
TrailheadScenic trail along the Sackville River, athletic fields and military rifle range.
This trail follows the Sackville river, starting in Bedford and ending in Lower Sackville. Well-groomed, the trail is suitable for rugged strollers and wheelchairs. Crossing under the 102 Highway brings you to a moderate incline that continues up around the rifle range to the bridge crossing the Sackville River. A significant portion of the trail runs along the Bedford Rifle Range–a 253-hectare footprint that is still in use today. The Sackville River Association has been erecting interpretations signs and restocking the river with fish. http://sackvillerivers.ns.ca/ During the warm months, expect to see plenty of activity at the baseball & football fields, which are located on a natural flood plain along the Sackville River. Runners are also part of the activity as the nearby Running Room regularly unleashes various clinics on the trail . T he trail crosses the commercial section of Bedford, so t here is lots of parking. For transit users, buses 80, 82, 86 & 89 can drop you off at multiple locations starting at Hatchery Lane near Fish Hatchery Park.
This trail winds along the Sackville river starting in Bedford and ending in Sackville. It is a flat easy trail suitable for many levels of ability
Trail Location
- Starting waypoint: 44.738396, -63.655428 (open map)
- Location source: Trail waypoint from gpx_for_app index
- GPX file: Bedford_Sackville_Connector.gpx
- GPX track name: Bedford Sackville Greenway Connector Trail
Recent Trail Notes
Recent trail-related items found during a five-year scan from July 12, 2021 through July 12, 2026. Verify access, closures, and conditions with the park, trail manager, or local association before heading out.
No recent trail-specific news item was found in the five-year scan. This draft keeps the section as a review note so it can be refreshed before publishing.
Trip Summary
Trip Stats
Elevation Profile
Terrain & Pace Summary
Good rolling terrain with 94 m of gain over 2.6 km (36 m/km). Rewarding underfoot without being punishing.
Easy 3.1 km/h pace — plenty of time to take in the surroundings.
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Trail Access & Pass Information
- Check your provincial / state OHV registration requirements before riding.
- Verify gate and seasonal-closure status with a local ATV club or land manager.
- Some trail networks require a separate trail pass — confirm with the local OHV association.
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