Duncan's Cove
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 4.94 mi
- Elevation gain
- 259 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 259 ft
- Max elevation
- 141 ft
- TrailRank
-
70
4.3
- Min elevation
- 3 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Time
- 2 hours 38 minutes
- Coordinates
- 2101
- Uploaded
- January 22, 2022
- Recorded
- October 2021
near Duncans Cove, Nova Escòcia (Canada)
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Itinerary description
This short loop explores the rocky shoreline along Duncan’s Cove. It is located 19 kilometres from Halifax within the Halifax Regional Municipality on the Chebucto Peninsula. Take the scenic route out there along Route 349. The area was named for Admiral Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan, who defected the Dutch at the Battle of Camperdown. Historical records of the area suggest that the place was settled in 1752 by Simon Duntoyn. Many other families moved into the area lured by the fishing grounds along the North Atlantic. The area is home to lots of old military fortifications because of its proximity to Halifax Harbour. There’s also a lot of lighthouses along this “Lighthouse Route.” One of the most prominent and historic being the one at Chebucto Head that was built back in 1872. Other than hiking and photography, the area is good for whale watching during the months of January and February when pods of fin whales migrate through the area.
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Very scenic, easy trail, but the windchill can be an issue. Can also be very slippery so take care along the rocks.
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Ce fût très boueux. La piste n'est pas bien entretenu. Les branches nous frappaient le corps à tout moment. Nous n'avons pas pu nous rendre à la mer car il y avait trop d'eau et de boue sur le sentier. Très déçu.