Mickey Hill Pocket Wilderness

From the Nova Scotia Hiking Trail Guide

Guide category: Walk In The Park
Length: 2.9 km (return)
Difficulty: 2C
Duration: 1 hour
Book trailhead: N44 39.990 W65 27.690

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Pets on leash / Dog friendly

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Trailhead

Hidden day use area off route 8, includes a small beach.

Situated between Kejimkujik National Park and Annapolis Royal, this d ay-use provincial park has a beach, picnic area, and a series of short trails. The trails give you an opportunity to stretch your legs and enjoy walking through the woods. Watch this trail on YouTube.

Trip Summary

Trip Stats

2.9km

Distance

1.8mi

Distance

0h 58m

Total time

2.9km/h

Avg speed (incl. stops)

2.9km/h

Moving speed

56m

Elevation gain

62m

Elevation loss

154m

Highest point

Elevation Profile

Terrain & Pace Summary

Gentle / Flat Walk

Easy going with only 56 m of elevation gain (20 m/km) — suitable for most fitness levels.

Leisurely Walk

Easy 2.9 km/h pace — plenty of time to take in the surroundings.

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Mickey Hill Pocket Wilderness

Day use provincial park with a beach, picnic area and series of short trails

Trailhead map · Watch on YouTube

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Trail Access & Pass Information

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Trail Photos

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One of the most interesting day use picnic sites around.

There are three trails that make up this site: Picnic, Beach & Ski. Expect to take about an hour or more to explore and enjoy the wilderness. You will walk past typical Acadian forest to the beach which is a nice change from the granite eractics that litter the landscape.

A number of picnic tables, and benches are available at different locations and the parking lot can accomodate a fair number of cars. An outhouse is available along with a trail map.

You can look at out path and download the trackfile via Garmin Basecamp