The Best Trails in Nova Scotia (Canada)

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Photo of Duncan's Cove Photo of Herring Cove & York Redoubt Photo of 5 day Cape Breton loop from Troy to Troy
  • Duncan's Cove

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    near Duncans Cove, Nova Escòcia (Canada)
    Distance
    4.94mi
    Elevation +
    259f
    TrailRank
    70| Rating 4.34
    Photo ofDuncan's Cove Photo ofDuncan's Cove Photo ofDuncan's Cove

    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 3...

    Ce fût très boueux. La piste n'est pas bien entretenu. Les branches nous frappaient le corps à tout moment. Nous n'avons...
    richard.robert
    Very scenic, easy trail, but the windchill can be an issue. Can also be very slippery so take care along the rocks.
    Trini Hiker
  • Herring Cove & York Redoubt

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    near Halifax, Nova Escòcia (Canada)
    Distance
    4.55mi
    Elevation +
    410f
    TrailRank
    66| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHerring Cove & York Redoubt Photo ofHerring Cove & York Redoubt Photo ofHerring Cove & York Redoubt

    This is a great evening hike... Most of the trail that I followed lies along the rugged coastline so be careful. It is very easy to slip off the rocks and get hurt really badly in this area, or worst, fall into the sea.....

    I enjoyed it... Easy enough to do and close enough to the city..
    Trini Hiker
  • near Newtown, Nova Escòcia (Canada)
    Distance
    380.21mi
    Elevation +
    26375f
    TrailRank
    65
    Photo of5 day Cape Breton loop from Troy to Troy Photo of5 day Cape Breton loop from Troy to Troy Photo of5 day Cape Breton loop from Troy to Troy

    5 day Cape Breton loop from Troy to Troy. We were planning on staying in Wreck Cove.. but due to the construction work on the Roads in the Cabot Trail.. we had to drive about 20KM each way on the main road to het to our ...

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  • Chignecto - Mill Cove Brook

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    near West Advocate, Nova Escòcia (Canada)
    Distance
    3.16mi
    Elevation +
    574f
    TrailRank
    59| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofChignecto - Mill Cove Brook Photo ofChignecto - Mill Cove Brook Photo ofChignecto - Mill Cove Brook

    This is the trail from the info centre at the park entrance through the forest to Mill Brook Cove, down to the beach and along the beach back to the info centre. The forest section of the trail only offers a couple of s...

    Great!
    HenkBlom
  • Cape Chignecto Coastal Trail

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    near West Advocate, Nova Escòcia (Canada)
    Distance
    29.56mi
    Elevation +
    5636f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofCape Chignecto Coastal Trail Photo ofCape Chignecto Coastal Trail Photo ofCape Chignecto Coastal Trail

    Located on the south side of Chignecto Bay this 50km trek could be regarded as a sister trail to the Fundy Footpath. Although both trails are equal in length the Fundy Footpath has more ravines to cross making ascents an...

  • Cape Chignecto - Eatonville.

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    near Eatonville, Nova Escòcia (Canada)
    Distance
    10.57mi
    Elevation +
    1076f
    TrailRank
    58| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCape Chignecto - Eatonville. Photo ofCape Chignecto - Eatonville. Photo ofCape Chignecto - Eatonville.

    Cape Chignecto hiking trail is approximately 51 kilometres (40 miles) long beginning and ending at the Red Rocks Trail Head. When you venture along the coastal trail at Cape Chignecto be prepared for one of Atlantic Cana...

    This one is easier to do... Very good trail with a lot of scenery
    Trini Hiker
  • Cape Split - Nova Scotia.

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    near West Bay, Nova Escòcia (Canada)
    Distance
    4.45mi
    Elevation +
    778f
    TrailRank
    58| Rating 4.56
    Photo ofCape Split - Nova Scotia. Photo ofCape Split - Nova Scotia. Photo ofCape Split - Nova Scotia.

    Cape Split is the name given to the headland located in Kings County along the Bay of Fundy coastline in Nova Scotia, Canada. Cape Split is a continuation of the North Mountain Range and is made of tholeiitic basalt. Thi...

    Cape Split was a nice hike. There is not too much to see until you reach the point, but the point is spectacular.
    Allyson Crawford
    very nice trail
    ruppertn
    Very nice trail...
    Trini Hiker
  • Coves at Cape Chignecto.

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    near New Yarmouth, Nova Escòcia (Canada)
    Distance
    22.06mi
    Elevation +
    5171f
    TrailRank
    56| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCoves at Cape Chignecto. Photo ofCoves at Cape Chignecto. Photo ofCoves at Cape Chignecto.

    Cape Chignecto hiking trail is approximately 51 kilometres (40 miles) long beginning and ending at the Red Rocks Trail Head. When you venture along the coastal trail at Cape Chignecto be prepared for one of Atlantic Cana...

    It is an easy, well marked trail... Sections are soggy after rainfall and I found sections not well identified.... Overa...
    Trini Hiker
  • Cole Harbour To Clam Harbour.

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    near Eastern Passage, Nova Escòcia (Canada)
    Distance
    53.86mi
    Elevation +
    1184f
    TrailRank
    54| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCole Harbour To Clam Harbour. Photo ofCole Harbour To Clam Harbour. Photo ofCole Harbour To Clam Harbour.

    This is a very easy trail but quite long. This trail forms a small part of the "Trans-Canada Trail." It`s a very great trail to bike and do a lot of photography. It is not unusual to stumble across Bald Eagles and variou...

    This is highly recommended as a biking trail along the Nova Scotia shoreline. Lots to do and see and a lot of very inter...
    Trini Hiker
  • near Ashby, Nova Escòcia (Canada)
    Distance
    315.78mi
    Elevation +
    22769f
    TrailRank
    51| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofAtv trip around cape breton Island Photo ofAtv trip around cape breton Island Photo ofAtv trip around cape breton Island

    Left Sydney, Friday May 20th, drove to Marion Bridge on to Framboise, into L'ardoise and to St Peter's. Spent the night in hammocks in Westbay area. Had a late start Saturday morning but we drove to Glendale into Mabou, ...

    Did this trail in July. Lots of thick brush and growth in different areas if planning on going! Make sure you have a win...
    l mac
  • near Eastern Passage, Nova Escòcia (Canada)
    Distance
    14.30mi
    Elevation +
    144f
    TrailRank
    51| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofEastern Passage to Rainbow Haven Beach. Photo ofEastern Passage to Rainbow Haven Beach. Photo ofEastern Passage to Rainbow Haven Beach.

    This is an excellent trail to pass a quiet Sunday evening hiking. It is very easy and quite picturesque. You might even be lucky as I was on quite a few occasions to witness bald eagles feeding on the beaches at Hartlen`...

    It's a very nice trail with a lot to see along the way. The fog can be dense at times but it's generally good to do all ...
    Trini Hiker
  • near Ingonish Beach, Nova Escòcia (Canada)
    Distance
    70.32mi
    Elevation +
    6535f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofIngonish Beach - Chéticamp, Day 3 across CB Photo ofIngonish Beach - Chéticamp, Day 3 across CB Photo ofIngonish Beach - Chéticamp, Day 3 across CB

    Another great weather day. The Road rash went with no problems but started to have one going up the hill at Wreck cove. One of our crew burned up a belt the day before and had to put an old spare on the was in bad shape....

  • Grand mira north to Lardoise

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    near Victoria Bridge, Nova Escòcia (Canada)
    Distance
    107.49mi
    Elevation +
    4724f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofGrand mira north to Lardoise Photo ofGrand mira north to Lardoise Photo ofGrand mira north to Lardoise

    Left Victoria Bridge went to lardoise around there trails and back to Victoria Bridge mixed trails, dirt roads and alittle paved roads Stop for gas in chapel Island

    I was thinking about doing this Trail just wondering where do you unload your quad and how was the trail.
    lestheriault
  • Halifax circular

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    near Downtown Halifax, Nova Escòcia (Canada)
    Distance
    8.53mi
    Elevation +
    318f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofHalifax circular Photo ofHalifax circular Photo ofHalifax circular

    Starting out below the citadel, walked around the city, taking different directions wherever the wind took me! Ended up in Pleasant Point Park - a beautiful spot as the weather improved. Came back through the port along...

  • Bel Ayr Park - Lawrencetown

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    near Bel Ayr Park, Nova Escòcia (Canada)
    Distance
    11.48mi
    Elevation +
    190f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofBel Ayr Park - Lawrencetown Photo ofBel Ayr Park - Lawrencetown Photo ofBel Ayr Park - Lawrencetown

    Starting out in Cole Harbour, find the trailhead for Bissett Lake & continue on to Cole Harbour Heritage Park, (saw some signs for bears!) Salt Marsh trail (signs warning of coyotes!) & onto the Atlantic View trail. Beau...

  • near Fairmount, Nova Escòcia (Canada)
    Distance
    60.39mi
    Elevation +
    1824f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofHalifax, Bike & Bean, Peggy's Cove & return Photo ofHalifax, Bike & Bean, Peggy's Cove & return Photo ofHalifax, Bike & Bean, Peggy's Cove & return

    Taking the rails to trails to the Train Station Bike & Bean, a leisurely cycle ride along good tracks. The Bike & Bean is an excellent place to stop for lunch or even just a snack. Take the main road to Peggy's Cove alo...

  • near Hilden, Nova Escòcia (Canada)
    Distance
    54.19mi
    Elevation +
    2244f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 2.84
    Photo ofHilden, Brookfield, Greenfield, Camden 85 km ATV Trip Photo ofHilden, Brookfield, Greenfield, Camden 85 km ATV Trip Photo ofHilden, Brookfield, Greenfield, Camden 85 km ATV Trip

    85 km with a great variety of trails. We started in Hilden and went to Greenfield, Salmon River, Twin Lakes, Camden, Gibbs Lake, Long Lake and back to the beginning. Only about 5 miles of backtracking at the end. A hell ...

    Just wondering where we can offload?
    Howieandsherry
    Pretty trail. Great scenic stops. A lot of mud and water. No issues getting through but there are a few iffy spots on th...
    Marla & CJ
  • near Moose River, Nova Escòcia (Canada)
    Distance
    64.64mi
    Elevation +
    3314f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofMoose River, Five Islands, Springhill Loop (EastCoastATV) Photo ofMoose River, Five Islands, Springhill Loop (EastCoastATV) Photo ofMoose River, Five Islands, Springhill Loop (EastCoastATV)

    This was an AWESOME day of riding. About 105 km total with a great mix of trails and nice scenery. We spent a night at Tidal River Ridge where we rented cottages and left on our ATV's right from there. What a great time,...

  • near Lower Middleton, Nova Escòcia (Canada)
    Distance
    71.12mi
    Elevation +
    1519f
    TrailRank
    38| Rating 3.0
    Photo ofAcross the province, Middleton to bridgewater Photo ofAcross the province, Middleton to bridgewater Photo ofAcross the province, Middleton to bridgewater

    Great little town called new Germany, gas and a few places to eat, ending off at the best western in bridgewater.

    The trail is not open all the way through, there is some on hwy driving once yo get past New Germany (right on hwy 10, a...
    ameade269
  • near Eastern Passage, Nova Escòcia (Canada)
    Distance
    9.48mi
    Elevation +
    308f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofShearwater flyer+heritage+Bisset trails loop Photo ofShearwater flyer+heritage+Bisset trails loop Photo ofShearwater flyer+heritage+Bisset trails loop

    This trail starts at the Shearwater Flyer trail, follows it to the Heritage trail in the salt lake marsh park. We then go through a small urban region to do part of the Bisset Lake trail. Finally, we walk through some ni...

  • Kejimkujik - Frozen Ocean Lake

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    near Jakes Landing, Nova Escòcia (Canada)
    Distance
    11.45mi
    Elevation +
    459f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofKejimkujik - Frozen Ocean Lake Photo ofKejimkujik - Frozen Ocean Lake Photo ofKejimkujik - Frozen Ocean Lake

    At over 400 sq km Kejimkujik National Park a.k.a. Keji is a designated National Historic Site that includes a vast network of hiking and biking trails as well as interconnecting waterways which make it quite popular with...

  • Todds Island

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    near Todds Island, Nova Escòcia (Canada)
    Distance
    42.70mi
    Elevation +
    1857f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofTodds Island Photo ofTodds Island Photo ofTodds Island

    A lot of rocky terrain, workout for the guy with no power steering. Have to cross the highway to make the loop. Then a little short run through the town to get back to rails and trails road.

  • near Chéticamp, Nova Escòcia (Canada)
    Distance
    87.89mi
    Elevation +
    7799f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofChéticamp - Harbourview, Day 4 across CB Photo ofChéticamp - Harbourview, Day 4 across CB Photo ofChéticamp - Harbourview, Day 4 across CB

    The day started off cooler the the previous 3 days. Left from Ocean front hotel where we stayed the night. Got gas on the way out of town. Went to the Dancing Goat for lunch. Really good sandwiches. Very busy place. W...

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