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Acknowledgements The trail community has grown and Hike Nova Scotia, I consulted much larger in Nova Scotia in the regularly — so often that they must past decade and is populated by be hoping that I will wait another ten knowledgeable, passionate hiking en- years before undertaking the next re- thusiasts. It has been a rare pleasure, write. To all my colleagues, if I may after so many years of feeling nearly so address you: my thanks. alone in my interest in attracting On a personal note, I wish to espe- more people into Nova Scotia out- cially thank the Lappin family — doors, on foot, that I now see that I Joseph, Susan, and their children — am only one member of a large and who hosted me for seven months growing society of organized hikers while I hiked more than 150 routes and walkers. and 2,500 km (1,500 mi) while re- These dedicated people are in- volved with the construction and maintenance of paths and the organ- ization and promotion of activities on the province’s pathways. So, when I publicly announced that I wanted to write the next edition of Hiking Trails of Nova Scotia, they quickly and un- reservedly organized to provide me with information about new routes, make suggestions for which trails to include or delete, and provide answers to any questions I directed to them. Many, many individuals contri- buted, and I am grateful for their assistance. Several groups, in particu- lar the Cape to Cape Trail Association 339 13. Brier Island searching Hiking Trails of Mainland with each one. Hopefully, we will Nova Scotia and Hiking Trails of have the opportunity to continue to Cape Breton. Considering how often improve on many occasions in the I returned to their doorstep after a future. multi-day expedition, sodden, grubby, and extravagantly mosquito ravaged, Michael Haynes they deserve my most sincere appre- June 2012 ciation. Finally, I must mention the work of my publisher, Goose Lane Editions. Together we have produced hiking guidebooks since 1995, works which I consider to be among the finest examples of their genre in North America. Goose Lane, unquestion- ably, deserves a great deal of the credit. We have collaborated eight times so far, and made improvements 340 Hiking Trails of Mainland Nova Scotia, 9th edition Updates from Hiking Trails of Nova Scotia, 8th edition The following trails — detailed in The following trails — outlined in Hiking Trails of Nova Scotia, 8th edi- Hiking Trails of Nova Scotia, 8th tion, but NOT included in this volume edi tion, but NOT included in this — remain essentially the same as edi tion — have been replaced as previously described and are still noted, or altered slightly, and are still recommended: recommended: Halifax – Marine Drive: Halifax – Marine Drive: BLT Trail McNabs Island: some changes from Guysborough Short Trails the profile included in the 8th edition. Evangeline Scenic Travelway: White Lake Wilderness Trail: now Mickeys Hill known as South Granite Ridge Trail Glooscap Scenic Travelway: Partridge Island Evangeline Scenic Travelway: Balancing Rock/Sentier Piau: the Lighthouse Route Scenic Travelway: farthest section of Sentier Piau Aspotogan Rail Trail has washed away Centennial Trail The Hawk Lighthouse Route Scenic Travelway: Port L’Hebert Wedgeport Tuna Museum: some changes from the profile Sunrise Scenic Travelway: included in the 8th edition Fitzpatrick Mountain Jitney/Samson/Albion Trails Sunrise Scenic Travelway: Wallace Bridge Cape George: a different section of the trail system is outlined in this edition 341 56. Mersey River The following trails — described in Evangeline Scenic Travelway: Hiking Trails of Nova Scotia, 8th edi- Moses Mountain tion, and the first two printings of this (9th) edition but NOT included in this Glooscap Scenic Travelway: volume — have changed dramatically Five Islands Provincial Park: Red over the years. Head Trail no longer usable These trails are NOT recommended: Halifax – Marine Drive: Salmon River: replaced by Crowbar Lake Trail Cape St. Marys 342 Hiking Trails of Mainland Nova Scotia, 9th edition Select Bibliography The following list includes some of the texts I used for research for my hikes, but it omits all of the brochures, management plans, and other similar docu- ments that were, at times, invaluable to my studies. In addition to the written materials, there were many conversations that proved as helpful as any book. I acknowledge my debt to them all. Billard, Allan. 2007. Waterfalls: Nova Scotia’s Masterpieces. Nimbus Publishing, Halifax. Claridge, E., and B.A. Milligan. 1992. Animal Signatures. Nimbus Publishing and The Nova Scotia Museum, Halifax. Cunningham, Scott. 2000. Sea Kayaking in Nova Scotia. Nimbus Publishing, Halifax. Davis, D.S., and S. Browne. 1996. The Natural History of Nova Scotia. Nimbus Publishing, The Nova Scotia Museum, and Communications Nova Scotia, Halifax. 2 vols. Gesner, Abraham. 2010. Remarks on the Geology and Mineralogy of Nova Scotia. Nabu Press. Haynes, M.C. 2002. Hiking Trails of Nova Scotia, 8th edition. Goose Lane Editions. Fredericton. Moreira, W., N. Green, and T. Sheppard. 2005. Keji: A Guide to Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site. Nimbus Publishing, Halifax. Roland, A.E., and Marion Zinck. 1998. Flora of Nova Scotia. Nimbus Publishing, Halifax. 2 vols. Saunders, Gary. 2001. Discover Nova Scotia: Ultimate Nature Guide. Nimbus Publishing, Halifax. Towers, Julie. 1995. Nova Scotia Wildlife. Nimbus Publishing and The Nova Scotia Museum, Halifax. Tufts, Robie. 2007. Birds of Nova Scotia. 3rd ed. Nimbus Publishing, Halifax. 343 Web Pages The URLs listed below were current as of July 2012. Regrettably, organizations often change their Web addresses, so if you find that a listed link does not work, I recommend that you copy the site’s name and paste it into your preferred Internet Search Engine. This should direct you to the new link. Updated links will be posted on the Hiking Trails of Nova Scotia blog at http:// hikingnovascotia.blogspot.ca/ as they are discovered. You may also contact us on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/HikingTrailsOfNovaScotia. A. Outdoor Associations Bicycle Nova Scotia: http://www.bicycle.ns.ca/ Canadian Volkssport Federation: www.walks.ca Climb Nova Scotia: www.climbnovascotia.ca Dartmouth Volksmarch Club: www.dartmouthvolksmarchclub.com Explore Nova Scotia: www.explorenovascotia.com Friends of Taylor Head Provincial Park: http://friendsoftaylorhead.com/ Hike Nova Scotia: www.hikenovascotia.ca Musquodoboit Trailway Association: www.mta-ns.ca Nature Nova Scotia: www.naturens.ca/ Nova Scotia Bird Society: http://nsbs.chebucto.org/ Nova Scotia Trails Federation: www.novascotiatrails.com Orienteering Association of Nova Scotia: http://orienteeringns.ca Trail Information Project: www.trails.gov.ns.ca Trans Canada Trail: www.tctrail.ca B. Park/Trail Web Sites Beechville, Lakeside, Timberlea Rails to Trails Association: http://www. halifax.ca/trails/BeechvilleLakesideTimberleaRailstoTrailsAssociation. html Blomidon Provincial Park Brochure: www.novascotiaparks.ca/brochures/ Blomidon.pdf 344 Cape to Cape Trail: www.capetocapetrail.ca Cape Chignecto Provincial Park Brochure: www.capechignecto.net/overview/ 2007_colour_park_brochure.pdf Cape Split Provincial Park Reserve Preliminary Management Plan: www.gov. ns.ca/natr/parks/management/capesplit01.asp Chain of Lakes Trail Map: www.halifax.ca/districts/dist17/documents/ Chain_Of_Lakes_Trail_revised_March17.pdf Cobequid Eco-Trails Society: www.cobequidecotrails.ca Crowbar Lake Trail Map: http://seacoasttrail.com/drupal/sites/default/files/ CrowbarLake_TrailHandout.pdf Guysborough County Trails: www.gcrda.ns.ca/play/trails Kejimkujik National Park: www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ns/kejimkujik/index.aspx Jerry Lawrence Provincial Park Brochure: http://www.novascotiaparks.ca/ brochures/JerryLawrence08.pdf Municipality of Colchester Trails: www.colchester.ca/trails Municipality of the District of Shelburne Trails Brochure: www.town. shelburne.ns.ca/rails-to-trails-project.html St. Margaret’s Bay Rails to Trails Brochure: www.halifax.ca/rec/documents/ SMBRailsToTrails.pdf Taylor Head Provincial Park Brochure: www.novascotiaparks.ca/brochures/ TaylorHeadTrail.pdf The Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail: http://wrweo.ca/BluffTrail Thomas Raddall Provincial Park Brochure: www.novascotiaparks.ca/ brochures/thomasraddall.pdf Tidnish Dock Provincial Park: www.novascotiaparks.ca/brochures/ TidnishDock04.pdf Uniacke Estate Trail Brochure: http://museum.gov.ns.ca/site-museum/media/ UEMP/UEMPBrochure.pdf Walking Trails in the Annapolis Valley: www.annapolis-valley-vacation.com/ walking-hiking.html Victoria Park: www.truro.ca/vic-park.html C. Animals Bear Brochure, Parks Canada: www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/inc/PM-MP/visit/ visit12a_e.pdf Birds of Nova Scotia: http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mnh/nature/nsbirds/bons.htm Coyote Information: www.gov.ns.ca/natr/wildlife/nuisance/coyotes-faq.asp Web Pages 345 Moose Information: www.gov.ns.ca/natr/wildlife/large-mammals/mmoosefaq. asp Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Article Index: www. gov.ns.ca/natr/wildlife/CONSERVA/ D. General Interest Atlantic Canada Geocaching Association: http://www.atlanticgeocaching. com Explore Nova Scotia: www.explorenovascotia.com Heart & Stroke Walkabout: www.walkaboutns.ca Keep It Wild Brochure: www.gov.ns.ca/nse/protectedareas/docs/KeepItWild_ recreation.pdf Leave No Trace Canada: www.leavenotrace.ca Natural History of Nova Scotia: http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mnh/nature/ umbrell2.htm Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources: www.gov.ns.ca/natr Nova