I parked in the Dartmouth Crossing Park and walked from there to Viviens Way and returned. It is almost all crusher dust trail with the exception of Viviens Way which is a natural path
Trail Location
- Starting waypoint: 44.706714, -63.558643 (open map)
- Location source: Trail waypoint from gpx_for_app index
- GPX file: Lake_Charles_Trail.gpx
- GPX track name: Lake Charles 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
7.9km
Distance
4.9mi
Distance
2h 01m
Total time
3.9km/h
Avg speed (incl. stops)
3.9km/h
Moving speed
202m
Elevation gain
205m
Elevation loss
83m
Highest point
Elevation Profile
Terrain & Pace Summary
Hilly Walk
Good rolling terrain with 202 m of gain over 7.9 km (26 m/km). Rewarding underfoot without being punishing.
Leisurely Walk
Easy 3.9 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.
7.9 km trail · 0.0 km away
Lake Charles
I parked in the Dartmouth Crossing Park and walked from there to Viviens Way and returned. It is almost all crusher dust trail with the exception of Viviens…
Trailhead map2.6 km trail · 0.6 km away
Shubenacadie Park Canal
An easy walk alongside the historic canal & waterway that run from Dartmouth to Maitland.
Trailhead map6.0 km trail · 1.8 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.
Trailhead map2.7 km trail · 1.9 km away
Spectacle Lake Trail
Nice trail in the heart of a busy industrial area. Nice walk with lake views and boardwalks across a marsh with many birds and a nesting pair of ospreys.
Trailhead map3.4 km trail · 2.6 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 · 3.5 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 · 3.6 km away
Lake Banook
Nice boardwalk walkway along Lake Banook in Dartmouth NS. Great for walking, running, biking & strollers.
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