Tag: hiking
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Cape George Hiking Trails
Cape George Heritage Trails are a network of footpaths totalling 37kms about a half hour from Antigonish Nova Scotia. One of the first trails designed by local trail building guru Peter jackson, you park at the Cape George Heritage School along route 337.
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5 Smartphone Apps to Use on Your Next Hiking Adventure
We are using our smartphones more and more while hiking to perform many tasks we used to reserve for multiple devices or hauling paper. I’ll be looking at a few iOS apps which I use pretty much at every hike, some have an Android version or you can find an equivalent.
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Rogart Mountain Hiking Trail
From the Nova Scotia Hiking Trail Guide Guide category: Culinary Trails Length: 7.4 km (return) Difficulty: 3C Duration: 3 hours Book trailhead: N45 33.894 W63 09.186 InformationLitter ReceptaclePets on leash / Dog friendlyTrailheadTransit accessRestrooms / Pit ToiletParking Make this an early morning trek and reward yourself with a pancake breakfast at Sugar Moon Farm. Starting…
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Local Traveller Guide To Halifax: Updated Planning Notes
A refreshed Halifax travel-guide post with current planning links, local-context notes and preserved original book-cover media.
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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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Hike To Cape Split
From the Nova Scotia Hiking Trail Guide Guide category: Panorama Trails Length: 16 km (return) Difficulty: 2C Duration: 6 hours Book trailhead: N45 18.877 W64 25.743 Pets on leash / Dog friendlyStay on trailTrailheadParking One of the must-do hiking trail in Nova Scotia . Nestled within the 428-hectare Cape Split Provincial park reserve, Cape Split…