From the Nova Scotia Hiking Trail Guide
- Guide category: Trekking
- Length: 6 km (return)
- Difficulty: 3D
- Duration: 3 hours
- Book trailhead: N44 47.738 W63 22.650
Parking
Pets on leash / Dog friendly
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TrailheadViewing areaA short 6km route combining two of the five wilderness trails.
One of few wilderness hiking options close to Halifax, Crowbar Hiking trails comprise five segments totalling 18km. A nice warm-up route is this simple 6km out & back. Follow the Porters Lake loop, branch off to the Spriggs Brook segment, and continue to the McLaughlin crossing. This is difficult terrain. Proper footwear is needed. Cell reception can be spotty even though you can see Dartmouth and Cole Harbour from the look out spot. Parking is available at the trailhead along Myra Road. Watch this trail on YouTube.
Trip Summary
Trip Stats
3.5km
Distance
2.2mi
Distance
0h 00m
Total time
0.0km/h
Avg speed (incl. stops)
0.0km/h
Moving speed
172m
Elevation gain
171m
Elevation loss
114m
Highest point
Elevation Profile
Terrain & Pace Summary
Hilly Walk
Good rolling terrain with 172 m of gain over 3.5 km (49 m/km). Rewarding underfoot without being punishing.
Leisurely Walk
Easy 0.0 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.
3.5 km trail · 0.0 km away
Crowbar Lake Trails – Spriggs Brook Trail
The route offers views of distant Granite Lake and stillwater sections of Spriggs Brook.
Trailhead map4.5 km trail · 0.0 km away
Crowbar Lake Trails – West Lake Loop
This loop offers intimate views of the lake and more expansive views from high granite exposures.
Trailhead map7.6 km trail · 2.1 km away
Crowbar Lake Trails – Salmon River Loop
More ambitious loop trail around the lake, passing the “crows nest”.
Trailhead map2 km trail · 2.2 km away
Crowbar Lake Trails – Porters Lake Loop
Short hike with views of Porters Lake.
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