Series of inner loop trails along Bisset Rd. Starting from the Old Barn parking lot, the trails are over rolling hills and connects to the longer Salt March Trail.
Trail Location
- Starting waypoint: 44.664038, -63.467859 (open map)
- Location source: Trail waypoint from gpx_for_app index
- GPX file: ColeHarbourHeritagePark.gpx
- GPX track name: Cole Harbour Hertiage Park
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
6.5km
Distance
4.0mi
Distance
1h 58m
Total time
3.3km/h
Avg speed (incl. stops)
3.3km/h
Moving speed
204m
Elevation gain
198m
Elevation loss
-42m
Highest point
Elevation Profile
Terrain & Pace Summary
Hilly Walk
Good rolling terrain with 204 m of gain over 6.5 km (32 m/km). Rewarding underfoot without being punishing.
Leisurely Walk
Easy 3.3 km/h pace — plenty of time to take in the surroundings.
Trails Near This Route
🧭️ Trails from avoidingchores.com within 10 km of the trailhead, sorted nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the trailhead.
6.5 km trail · 0.0 km away
Cole Harbour Heritage Park
Series of inner loop trails along Bisset Rd. Starting from the Old Barn parking lot, the trails are over rolling hills and connects to the longer Salt March…
Trailhead map6.9 km trail · 1.5 km away
Salt Marsh Trail
Converted Rail to Trail along salt marshes, part of a longer trail system. Suitable for walkers, runners and bikers.
Trailhead map17.3 km trail · 4.4 km away
Shearwater Flyer Trail
This Rails to trail stretches from Corsair Dr to the west and Bissett Road to the east. It is a nice trail particularly the western section.
Trailhead map3.4 km trail · 7.0 km away
Lake Micmac Trail
The Trans-Canada trail that runs from Lake Banook along Lake Micmac and through Shubie Park.
Trailhead map2.4 km trail · 7.6 km away
Melancholy Hike
Quick hike to the site of a tragic ending of two young girls in the 1800’s, the summit providing the best view of Dartmouth and Halifax.
Trailhead map4.0 km trail · 7.7 km away
Lake Banook
Nice boardwalk walkway along Lake Banook in Dartmouth NS. Great for walking, running, biking & strollers.
Trailhead map6.0 km trail · 7.7 km away
Shubie Park Outer Loop
Shubie Park is a popular green space for walkers, bikers, runners and has an off-leash dog area. Multiple parking areas are available.
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