Horse friendly (Trails ) trails

County Trail name Distance Description Link to Trail Pictou Samson Walking Trail 3km The Samson Walking Trail is a gravel trail through subdivisions.The trail is a 12 foot wide abandoned http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/p001.html railway bed Hants Eldridge Settlement 11.5km (out and back Good scenery through a hardwood forest bubbling brooks also used by snowmobilers. Eldridge http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/h011.html with loop) settlement road is a part of the old coach running from Yarmouth to Halifax. Its now mainly used as a logging road by locals. The road also services as a "lead-in" trail to many other local trails. Trail head starts 800 metres past the beginning of the dirt road. Uniacke Estates Trails: Barrens Trail 1.5km (one way) Trail follows a small valley along the side of a marsh. Its mature, mixed forest includes some large http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/h007.html spruce and hemlock trees. This trail also passes through some rock outcrops, open areas, some large glacier deposited rocks,and a good view of a lush forest marsh. Drumlin Field 2.1km (loop) Trail is 2m wide with a gravel and wood chip floor. The Drumlin Trail travels through spruce and http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/h003.html various hardwood forest. On top of the Drumlin there is a panoramic view of the lake and the house.

Hot House Hill 0.9km (loop) The trail head is the shared entry point for the other trails. Hot House Hill trail starts the walk through a http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/h005.html large field passing the foundation of the old Richard John Uniacke house and into an aging red spruce forest. Lake Martha Loop 0.9km (loop) The loop leads you from the trail head, through a bit of woods to the Post Road and along the Road http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/h004.html back to the parking lot. Post Road 2.5km (one way) The trail runs along a section of the Old Windsor Road, an ancient route between the and http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/h001.html Windsor which became the Post Road when a stage coach started to carry mail in the early 1800's. The trail will take you through a variety of forest types. Red Spruce Trail 1.5km (loop) This trail has a very rocky and rooty floor. http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/h006.html Wetland Trail 2.5km (accessed via The Wetlands trail begins from the Post Road trail at Black Brook and eventually loops back to rejoin http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/h002.html Post Road or Barrens the Post Road trail. The trail passes through many different natural areas including lakes, brooks, and Trail) erratics; huge boulders left by glaciers. Kings Black Rock Trails System 20km (4 loops) The habitat of these trails is quite varied and includes small grass meadows, streams, open cut-over http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/k025.html land, dense mossy spruce woods, open hardwood woods, cobble beach, and rocky cliffs. Greenway 6km one way The easiest place to access the Greenway is approximately at the midpoint, behind Coldbrook shopping http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/k028.html Centre (Foodland)where there is ample parking. Heading west from here the trails runs close to the Cornwallis River and there are two rest areas and a look off providing views of the river.

Kentville Trail System 7km (one way) There are numerous access points to the trail, three of which have parking. http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/k023.html Miner's Marsh Walking Trail 1.7km This trail is located within a wetland habitat constructed by Ducks Unlimited http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/k027.html Participark 1.5km loop The trail can be accessed from Gladys Porter Drive located off Park Street in Kentville. This entrance http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/k024.html includes parking. Woodville Trails 10km An interesting and somewhat challenging trail that meanders along the side and http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/k022.html up the North Mountain to an elevation of approx. 700ft. The trail consists of several interconnecting loops - outer loop 6 km, inner loop 4 km - leading through mixed forest, a Christmas tree farm, waterfall, look-out and picnic table. Trails are mostly shaded, path can be wet and rugged at times. There are some steep climbs / descents. Annapolis Roxbury Road 8km The trail follows along an old logging road. You walk by the Old Roxbury Settlement. The old ruins are http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/ap005.html marked with signs, and make the trail enjoyable to all history lovers. Digby Sentier de Clare - Clare Trail 44km (one way) This is a multi-use trail with a gravel surface following the DAR line from the to the http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/d009.html Yarmouth County line at Norwood, mainly through forest and some inland villages, crossing four brooks or small rivers. approx. 20 km return This is a multi-use trail with a gravel surface following the DAR line from the east end of Smiths Cove (at the bridge) ending at the Sunset Tavern on #303 in Conway. The trail crosses #1 in two Smiths Cove - Digby Trail places within Smiths Cove. The trail is typically covered with a tree canopy offering relatively shaded Shelburne Jordan Falls Community Trail 3km This trail provides views of a large saltwater marsh. The entire trail follows an abandoned rail line. Use http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/s006.html caution when crossing the highway. Sable River Community Trail 3.5km Trail includes a swinging bridge http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/s005.html Lunenburg Adventure Trail 12km (one way) This 12 km long rail-trail has five bridges along its route and passes by a number of large lakes – right http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/l020.html along the lakeshore. It also travels though a number of marsh areas, old farm fields and woodlands – a nice mix of scenery! The trail connects with the Dynamite Trail and Bay to Bay Trail in Mahone Bay and the Bridgewater Centennial Trail at the Western end. There are two established parking areas along the trail route – one at the Naugler Road in Oakhill and one on the Station Road in Maitland.

Bay to Bay Trail 10km (one way) This 10 km linear rail-trail runs between Mahone Bay and Lunenburg. Extensive marshes and two small http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/l018.html bridges mark this route as it passes through woodlands and alongside portions of highway #3. This trail connects with the Lunenburg Back Harbour Trail at one end and the Dynamite Trail and Adventure Trail in Mahone Bay Bull Run Trail 23km (one way) This 23 km long rail-trail boasts one of the only covered trail bridges in Nova Scotia. The trail connects a http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/l023.html number of communities including Bridgewater, Wileville, Hebbville, Hebb’s Cross, Italy Cross and Middlewood. It travels by a number of local subdivisions as well as along farmers fields, lakes, marshes and woodlands. This trail connects with the Centennial Trail in the Town of Bridgewater on the Eastern end with the rail-trail being developed in the Region of Queens.

Centennial Trail 8km Connects with other trails http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/l016.html Dynamite Trail 9km (one way) This 9 km long rail-trail has two of the largest bridges in the area and passes alongside the ocean in one section. It also travels though the heavily wooded, and very pretty Oakland Commons property and along two lakes with completely underdeveloped shorelines. This trail connects with the Chester Connection Trail at the Eastern end and the Adventure Trail and Bay to Bay Trail in Mahone Bay.

Lahave River Trail 3.5km (one way) The 3.5 km developed portion of this rail-trail travels, for the most part, along Wentzell Lake and the http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/l021.html LaHave River. When a completed trail route is in place, this trail will connect with the South Shore Annapolis Valley Trail in New Germany with the Centennial Trail in the Town of Bridgewater.

Miller Point Peace Park 1km Consists of a dirt road and trail network along the LaHave River. http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/l008.html South Shore Annapolis Valley 123km (one way) This 123 km long rail-trail offers a long uninterrupted trail opportunity with many bridges, scenic areas http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/l022.html Recreational Trail and small communities. Since much of this entire trail is remote, there are plenty of opportunities to observe wildlife – so be well prepared! As the trail runs through local communities, trail users will find convenience stores and gas stations. This trail will connect with the LaHave River Trail at the Northern end and will then connect the entire South Shore with the Annapolis Valley, and each of the trails located in that region. Halifax Carroll's Corner Mastodon Trail 2.5 km Multi-use gravel trail that is used for cross country skiing, cycling, hiking, snowshoeing and riding begins behind the community centre and continues through a mature forest. Along the trail there are picnic tables and visible wildlife.

Spider Lake Trail 2.34km The trail winds its way through spruce trees and various other hardwoods. http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/hx031.html Guysborough Bull Hill Road 10km (one way) Watch out for wet weather when parts of the defined dirt road become rather flooded. http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/g003.html Guysborough Nature Trail 44 km (one way) Front country trail of 6.3km with varied terrain. Back country trail of 38km with terrain in natural http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/g013.html habitat. Parking is available. Unique trail edge habitat and history 7km (one way) The Lookoff Trail is a deteriorated single lane gravel road. http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/g007.html Lookoff Trail (Twin Lakes Road) Richmond St. Peter's Coastal Trail 3km (one way) Trail runs 3 kilometers from St. Peter's Canal to River Tillard along St. Peter's Bay. There is a small beach http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/r009.html at the halfway point. Cap Auget Eco-Trail 9km (one way) On one side is a wilderness-gnarled windblown forest, streams and bogs and scraps or meadow. On the http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/r015.html other side are endless ocean vistas - a view of the sea which stretches all the way from here to Europe.

Victoria St. Ann's Bay Trail 4.2 km (one way) This trail climbs steadily to offer a spectacular view of St. Ann's. Surrounded by ash, birch, beach, http://www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/vi008.html maple, pine, and spruce, you will have the opportunity to watch a brook run down between two mountains into the ocean. At 2.8 km, the ocean will be on your left hand side. The trail continues beside the ocean so be aware of erosion in certain areas. At 3.4 km, you will reach a lookoff point which offers a spectacular view of North River. The trail ends at 4.2 km. On the way back the trail seems like a different one because you can have a better chance to see a great view of St. Ann's Bay and surrounding mountains with farmhouses nested between them. This trail is most beautiful in the fall. Inverness Celtic Shore Costal Trail (five 92 kms This trail system is comprised of five linked community trails: The Ceilidh Coastal Trail Section, The linked community trails): Judique Flyer Trail Section, The Chestico Trail Section, The Mabou Rivers Trail Section, and the www.celticshores.ca Inverness Shean Trail Section. Celidh Coastal Trail Section 22 kms (one way) Canso Canal to Chisholm's Brook, Long Point http://www.celticshores.ca/plan-a-visit/explore-the-trail/port-hastings/

Judique Flyer Trail Section 19kms (one way) Chisholm's Brook to Little Judique Harbour http://www.celticshores.ca/plan-a-visit/explore-the-trail/the-judique-flyer-trail/ Chestico Trail Section 17 kms (one way) Little Judique Harbour to Zutphen Farm SW Mabou River http://www.celticshores.ca/plan-a-visit/explore-the-trail/chestico-trail-section-3/ Mabou Rivers Trail Section 19.6 kms (one way) Zuthpen Farm SW Mabou River to Blackstone http://www.celticshores.ca/plan-a-visit/explore-the-trail/mabou-rivers-trail-section-4/ Inverness Shean Trail Section 16 kms (one way) Blackstone to Inverness http://www.celticshores.ca/plan-a-visit/explore-the-trail/inverness-shean-trail-section-5/

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