Belchers Marsh Trail Hiking Trail GPX Map

From the Nova Scotia Hiking Trail Guide

Guide category: Walk In The Park
Length: 1.2 km (one-way)
Difficulty: 1B
Duration: 30 minutes
Book trailhead: N44 39.978 W63 40.388

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Pets on leash / Dog friendly

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Trailhead

Easy loop around a marsh in Clayton Park.

This is a nice path on a tiny piece of marshland that runs along Parkland Drive, adjacent to the Mainland North Linear Parkway. It’s not maintained during the winter, but in the warmer months, you can stroll and watch the waterfowl that use the marsh extensively. There are benches along the trail and an observation deck with a great view. Parking Transit users can take bus routes 16 and 89 .

Groomed trail with some elevation along Langbrae drive, this path goes around Belcher’s Marsh. Multiple access points via Parkland drive and surrounding streets, you can extend your hike by using the connector trail to Little Belchers Pond (not viewed in this track)

Trail Location

Starting waypoint: 44.666262, -63.673154 (open map)
Location source: Trail waypoint from gpx_for_app index
GPX file: BelchersMarshTrail.gpx
GPX track name: Belchers Marsh 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

1.2km

Distance

0.8mi

Distance

0h 20m

Total time

3.6km/h

Avg speed (incl. stops)

3.6km/h

Moving speed

25m

Elevation gain

30m

Elevation loss

94m

Highest point

Elevation Profile

Terrain & Pace Summary

Gentle / Flat Walk

Easy going with only 25 m of elevation gain (20 m/km) — suitable for most fitness levels.

Leisurely Walk

Easy 3.6 km/h pace — plenty of time to take in the surroundings.

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Trail Access & Pass Information

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