Category: Hiking
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Nine Mile River Trail
From the Nova Scotia Hiking Trail Guide Guide category: Out & Back Trails Length: 9.2 km (return) Difficulty: 2C Duration: 3 hours Book trailhead: N45 00.588 W63 33.316 Bicycle trailCross-country ski trailParkingPets on leash / Dog friendlySnow-shoeingStay on trailTrailheadLitter ReceptacleWinter recreation area A multi-use trail system in development, offers a mix of terrain and length…
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Baxter State Park – Katahdin
Enjoyed three nights at Baxter State park at Daicey Pond at the Owl’s Nest (cabin #1). The original goal was to climb Mt. Katahdin, but we were reduced numbers in the morning and the heat & humidity affect our time going up to Chimney pond. Once we approached the Saddle slide, rain started to fall…
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Kejimkujik Watershed Habitats: What To Look For Before You Visit
A refreshed guide to Kejimkujik watershed habitats, why the park’s lakes, rivers, wetlands and forest matter, and what to verify before visiting.
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Hiking And Exploring York Redoubt Historic Site
From the Nova Scotia Hiking Trail Guide Guide category: Historical Trails Length: 6 km (return) Difficulty: 1B Duration: 2 hours Book trailhead: N44 35.841 W63 33.275 InformationLitter ReceptaclePets on leash / Dog friendlyTrailheadTransit accessRestrooms / Pit Toilet Part of the defence to protect Halifax harbour from the 18th century up to World War II. In…
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Oakfield Provincial Park: Practical Day-Use Guide
A practical guide to Oakfield Provincial Park in Nova Scotia, including day-use facilities, lake access, seasonal notes and safety reminders.
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Fundy National Park Foster Brook Hiking Trail
Backcountry Hiking This is a forested trail that starts beside Point Wolf Road and has some steep climbs and a stream to follow, as it takes you to the Marven Lake Trail. There is wilderness camping along this route if you want to spend the night out. A return trip via Marven Lake Trail back…
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Fundy National Park Third Vault Hiking Trail
Waterfalls Deep Within The Park This trail starts at Laverty Auto trail parking lot and brings you to the Third Vault Waterfalls where you can take a dip in the beautiful pool at its base. A 16m, plunge-type waterfall found at the end of a beautiful trail meandering its way through old growth hardwood and…
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Fundy National Park Point Wolfe & Moosehorn Hiking Trail
Great Views At Opposite Ends Of The Park Early May is a great time of year to hike the trails in Fundy National Park. On this warm day, we decided to take the short, but steep hike down to Point Wolfe Beach. The walk down is entirely on boardwalk with a lot of steps. Once…
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Pomquet Acadian Trails
From the Nova Scotia Hiking Trail Guide Guide category: Water Trails Length: 5.2 km (return) Difficulty: 2C Duration: 2 hours Book trailhead: N45 39.754 W61 49.283 ParkingPets on leash / Dog friendlyTrailheadInformation Coastline route behind an old Acadian homestead. Just beyond Pomquet Provincial Beach, this trail is located at the Chez Deslauriers property at the…
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Yurt Backcountry Camping at Kejimkujik National Park
The big camping experience last winter was spending a night in a yurt at Kejimkujik National Park. The only problem was finding an open weekend to book one of the two Yurts at the park. With time running out, we booked a single overnight in late March at the Eel Weir Yurt.