We decided to go biking at the Musquodoboit Trailway today.
The weather was 21-25 degrees with a light breeze- perfect for biking!
The Musquodoboit Trailway begins at the Caboose Information Centre at the Musquodoboit Railway Museum, crosses highway 357, passes the arena and ball fields and links up with the official trailhead by the parking lot on Park Road. The 130 foot trestle bridge offers a scenic view of the Musquodoboit river.
The trail is gravel and nice and wide for people passing. There are washrooms in the parking lot but for some reason they weren’t open today... not a wise decision on a long weekend, in my humble opinion. But don’t dismay- there are outhouses along the trail that are always open it seems.
The trail winds by river, marsh and hillside and is scenic and lovely. We had frogs hop past us on the trail, saw bluejays, chickadees, and heard the Autumn sounds of crickets buzzing happily.
There are a lot of benches for resting as well if you decided to walk the trail.
Sunday, September 2, 2018
Monday, June 4, 2018
Miller Point Peace Park
Miller Point Peace Park
Located in Dayspring, N.S., just outside Bridgewater, the park is a 5 km walk through stands of tall trees, marsh and riverside.
https://goo.gl/maps/vnDVucKjYdF2
There is a large parking lot with a map of the trail. Note here that there is also àdditional parking if you drive along the trail. In the second parkkng lot, you will find a clean washroom and further signage.
It may seem a bit strange to drive on the trail...but it is roadway for a cemetary and private properties around the park. We did find it weird to be walking and have a car coming behind us!
The trail is gravel and is an easy walk. There are lots of benches to sit and enjoy the view and another washroom on the trail.
This trail is very well maintained.
Note: there are signs for poison ivy and we saw quite a bit of it ..beware!
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/06/08/616595496/dont-touch-a-scientist-s-advice-for-spotting-poison-ivy-before-it-ruins-your-sum
You can see loons, frogs, fish, lady slippers...please do not pick them..they are rare!!...large tall trees and a sesnse of tranqulity.
Don't miss this trail if you want an easy walk in beautiful surroundings.
Located in Dayspring, N.S., just outside Bridgewater, the park is a 5 km walk through stands of tall trees, marsh and riverside.
https://goo.gl/maps/vnDVucKjYdF2
It may seem a bit strange to drive on the trail...but it is roadway for a cemetary and private properties around the park. We did find it weird to be walking and have a car coming behind us!
The trail is gravel and is an easy walk. There are lots of benches to sit and enjoy the view and another washroom on the trail.
This trail is very well maintained.
Note: there are signs for poison ivy and we saw quite a bit of it ..beware!
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/06/08/616595496/dont-touch-a-scientist-s-advice-for-spotting-poison-ivy-before-it-ruins-your-sum
You can see loons, frogs, fish, lady slippers...please do not pick them..they are rare!!...large tall trees and a sesnse of tranqulity.
Don't miss this trail if you want an easy walk in beautiful surroundings.
Sunday, May 27, 2018
The Salt Marsh Trail
The Salt Marsh Trail
We wanted to go for a walk by the ocean and we didn't want to drive too far, so The Salt Marsh Trail beckoned.
https://goo.gl/maps/Adw3rg6Wr8E2
The trail is in Cole Harbour. Drive down the Bissett Road to access the trail. Driving down the street, you will see 3 parking areas for trails..the first parking area is for Poor 's Farm trail..keep driving....the second trail entry is not my fav...the third parking lot ..in my humble opinion..is the nicest😊
You enter the trail through a wooded area....
walk for about 1 km and the woods open up onto the marsh on both sides.
The smell of the salt air and the earthiness of the clam flats fill the air and the cool breezes off the water dance around you.
The path is gravel and easy to walk on and well maintained. There is a washroom at the beginning portion of the trail...this is it until you get to Lawrencetown beach..if you walk that far..so just a heads up😊 There are benches all along the trail so lots of opportunity to stop for a rest or just to enjoy the view.
The Salt Marsh trail is 9 km and part of the TransCanada trail system. It ends up at Lawrencetown Beach in one direction and connects with the Shearwater Flyer trail in the other.
The Cole Harbour Parks and Trails Association maintains and regularly patrols the area and the day I was there, a lovely gentleman was picking up garbage and walking part of the trail.
As you walk the trail, scan the marsh..you will see plovers, seagulls, terns, eagles, hawks, schools of tiny fish, gorgeous beach peas along the edge of the trail, apple blossoms, maple trees, birch, pine and spruce..pieces of driftwood that look like sculptures and much more!
There are 3 bridges to cross..
each with a unique name..stop and look over the edge and the water..you may spy some fish!
One thing that is not positive about the trail is the lack of courtesy and good manners of bicyclists. They whip by you without as much as a by your leave .no bike bell or warning..I was quite disappointed by that..
It is a popular trail so expect a lot of people walking or biking.
I would suggest a jacket or windbreaker as a lot of the trail is windy and cool.
This is truly one of my favorite trails...I look forward to revisiting it every year!
We wanted to go for a walk by the ocean and we didn't want to drive too far, so The Salt Marsh Trail beckoned.
https://goo.gl/maps/Adw3rg6Wr8E2
The trail is in Cole Harbour. Drive down the Bissett Road to access the trail. Driving down the street, you will see 3 parking areas for trails..the first parking area is for Poor 's Farm trail..keep driving....the second trail entry is not my fav...the third parking lot ..in my humble opinion..is the nicest😊
You enter the trail through a wooded area....
The smell of the salt air and the earthiness of the clam flats fill the air and the cool breezes off the water dance around you.
The path is gravel and easy to walk on and well maintained. There is a washroom at the beginning portion of the trail...this is it until you get to Lawrencetown beach..if you walk that far..so just a heads up😊 There are benches all along the trail so lots of opportunity to stop for a rest or just to enjoy the view.
The Salt Marsh trail is 9 km and part of the TransCanada trail system. It ends up at Lawrencetown Beach in one direction and connects with the Shearwater Flyer trail in the other.
The Cole Harbour Parks and Trails Association maintains and regularly patrols the area and the day I was there, a lovely gentleman was picking up garbage and walking part of the trail.
As you walk the trail, scan the marsh..you will see plovers, seagulls, terns, eagles, hawks, schools of tiny fish, gorgeous beach peas along the edge of the trail, apple blossoms, maple trees, birch, pine and spruce..pieces of driftwood that look like sculptures and much more!
There are 3 bridges to cross..
each with a unique name..stop and look over the edge and the water..you may spy some fish!
One thing that is not positive about the trail is the lack of courtesy and good manners of bicyclists. They whip by you without as much as a by your leave .no bike bell or warning..I was quite disappointed by that..
It is a popular trail so expect a lot of people walking or biking.
I would suggest a jacket or windbreaker as a lot of the trail is windy and cool.
This is truly one of my favorite trails...I look forward to revisiting it every year!
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Keji Seaside Adjunct
A long weekend means getting away and so we set off for Keji Seaside Adjunct for a hike.
The trail is located in Port Joli on the South Shore of NS, between Liverpool and Lockport.
Kejimkujik Seaside Adjunct is locaed at : 1188 St Catherines River Rd, Port Joli, NS B0T 1S0
Here is the link to the google map:
https://goo.gl/maps/UJeY9C289wL2
The road into the park is bumpy- pavement turns into dirt road...watch the holes!!
Once there, there are washrooms ( if the main washrooms are locked look to the right of this building for an outhouse that is always open) and a sizable parking lot. Proceed onto the trail which starts out as a gravel path but changes to boardwalk
, dirt path and large beach rocks depending on where you are on the trail system. I'm not known for my nimbleness lol so I found the large beach stones challenging to stumble over..next time I will don a good pair of hiking boots to give me better ankle support.
It was 18 degrees but it was very cool by the ocean..I wished i had a jacket.
We saw an incredible diversity of plants
and there seemed to be quite a few small blue butterflies. When we reached the beach, we were greeted by the barks of a herd of seals sunning themselves on the rocks 50 yards from the shore. There are look offs and there were folks with binoculars bird and animal watching..so I made a mental note to bring a pair next time😊 I would have loved to have had a closer view of the seals.
At the end of our hike, which was 7.5 km, we checked for ticks and my hiking partner had 6 ticks on his pants and I had one on my sock....PLEASE DRESS APPROPRIATELY AND CHECK YOURSELF CAREFULLY!!
Video of the trail..a gorgeous tundra area
The trail is located in Port Joli on the South Shore of NS, between Liverpool and Lockport.
Kejimkujik Seaside Adjunct is locaed at : 1188 St Catherines River Rd, Port Joli, NS B0T 1S0
Here is the link to the google map:
https://goo.gl/maps/UJeY9C289wL2
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| This is the sign posted in the park |
The road into the park is bumpy- pavement turns into dirt road...watch the holes!!
Once there, there are washrooms ( if the main washrooms are locked look to the right of this building for an outhouse that is always open) and a sizable parking lot. Proceed onto the trail which starts out as a gravel path but changes to boardwalk
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| The boardwalk is a magical section of the trail. Sea breezes and beautiful tundra are seen all around you. |
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| The start of the trail |
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| Large beach rocks make for an "ankle turning" experience! Hiking boots are helpful here! |
It was 18 degrees but it was very cool by the ocean..I wished i had a jacket.
We saw an incredible diversity of plants
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| Fiddleheads |
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| small violets |
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| red leaves of the pitcher plant |
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| moss/lichen on a tree. I found it beautiful in its own way! |
At the end of our hike, which was 7.5 km, we checked for ticks and my hiking partner had 6 ticks on his pants and I had one on my sock....PLEASE DRESS APPROPRIATELY AND CHECK YOURSELF CAREFULLY!!
Video of the trail..a gorgeous tundra area
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Cabin Lake Trail
Cabin Lake Trail
Located in Bedford off of Larry Uteck Boulevard, the trail is convenient to access for any person living in the city.
https://goo.gl/maps/1pLkyJfP7Lq
There is a parking lot on Starboard Drive at the head of the trail with a small playground behind it.
The trail is 2.5 km with a crusher dust path.
The trail is very hilly..lots of ups and downs...just an fyi...i know i have a tricky knee and found the hills steep.
The trail itself is well maintained and weaves through a wooded area that abuts the surrounding neighbourhood. It also goes by a small lake area. It is a quiet trail where you can see ducks, robins, various small birds and if you are lucky like me- hear and see a woodpecker!
Located in Bedford off of Larry Uteck Boulevard, the trail is convenient to access for any person living in the city.
https://goo.gl/maps/1pLkyJfP7Lq
There is a parking lot on Starboard Drive at the head of the trail with a small playground behind it.
The trail is 2.5 km with a crusher dust path.
The trail is very hilly..lots of ups and downs...just an fyi...i know i have a tricky knee and found the hills steep.
The trail itself is well maintained and weaves through a wooded area that abuts the surrounding neighbourhood. It also goes by a small lake area. It is a quiet trail where you can see ducks, robins, various small birds and if you are lucky like me- hear and see a woodpecker!
Monday, May 14, 2018
Lyme Disease Risk Areas in NS
Ticks are everywhere in NS at the moment. Please take precautions before heading out for a hike. Wear long sleeved shirts if you can and tuck your pants into your socks.
Also, check yourself carefully when you are finished your hike.
Wear a hat for the sun and to prevent ticks from getting in your hair.
Wear light coloured clothes in order to see ticks more clearly.
Also, there are sprays available. I have not used them but some say they are helpful and others swear by natural sprays.
Be safe out there😊
Sunday, May 13, 2018
Carroll's Corner Mastodon Trail
May 13, 2018
It was a beautiful weekend and we set out to find a new trail to explore.
I found the Carroll's Corner Mastodon Trail online and decided to give it a try.
There was lots of parking at the Community Centre in Carroll's Corner and it was also the entrance to the trail. We proceeded past the ballfield behind the centre and onto the trail.
The pathway was gravel and easy to walk on. You walk through a lovely, lush old forest with the sound of woodpeckers tap tapping and birds singing.
There are numerous birdhouses installed along the path in an array of bright colours.
There are trail markers so that you can keep track of the distance covered, which I really like.
There are no washrooms on the trail so I suggest finding a washroom in Lantz or Elmsdale before venturing onto the trail.
There are a number of benches provided along the trail...conveniently just after each steep hill so that you can rest if you wish. And steep hills there are in abundance. We commented that it would be a hard trek for the very young or very old and also a tough bike, unless you enjoy tackling inclines with fervor.
At the end of the 3.5 km trail, there is a lookoff that gives you an impressive view of the Gypsum quarry where the two mastodon were found and recovered by the NS Museum of Natural History years ago. I am proud to say that I was on that dig😊
If you complete the entire trail it is 3.5 km..or 7 km roundtrip.
There weren't many people on the trail today so it was a quiet and peaceful journey.
We saw robins, woodpeckers, woodear mushrooms
, ferns, trees that had to have been hundreds of years old, old foundations of perhaps a farm that once stood in a field, pine, spruce, birch, and squirrels and various birds.
I would highly recommend this trail.
It was a beautiful weekend and we set out to find a new trail to explore.
I found the Carroll's Corner Mastodon Trail online and decided to give it a try.
There was lots of parking at the Community Centre in Carroll's Corner and it was also the entrance to the trail. We proceeded past the ballfield behind the centre and onto the trail.
The pathway was gravel and easy to walk on. You walk through a lovely, lush old forest with the sound of woodpeckers tap tapping and birds singing.
There are numerous birdhouses installed along the path in an array of bright colours.
There are trail markers so that you can keep track of the distance covered, which I really like.
There are no washrooms on the trail so I suggest finding a washroom in Lantz or Elmsdale before venturing onto the trail.
There are a number of benches provided along the trail...conveniently just after each steep hill so that you can rest if you wish. And steep hills there are in abundance. We commented that it would be a hard trek for the very young or very old and also a tough bike, unless you enjoy tackling inclines with fervor.
At the end of the 3.5 km trail, there is a lookoff that gives you an impressive view of the Gypsum quarry where the two mastodon were found and recovered by the NS Museum of Natural History years ago. I am proud to say that I was on that dig😊
If you complete the entire trail it is 3.5 km..or 7 km roundtrip.
There weren't many people on the trail today so it was a quiet and peaceful journey.
We saw robins, woodpeckers, woodear mushrooms
I would highly recommend this trail.
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