Halifax may be the largest city in Nova Scotia, but it has no shortage of places that you can hike. The province’s busiest place is very much in touch with nature. If you plan to visit there, you can try the best hike trails and seize the opportunity to admire and enjoy the variety of breathtaking landscapes.

1. Pennant Point Trail

Location: Peggy’s Cove Coastal Region Sambro Creek

Access: Approximately 40 minutes drive away from Downtown Halifax

Difficulty: Easy to moderate

Type: Coastal trail

Overview: It stretches up to 11 km featuring 3 great white-sand beaches

2. Salt Marsh Trail

Location: Eastern Shore 

Access: Approximately 25 minutes drive away rom Downtown Halifax

Difficulty: Easy to moderate

Type: Coastal trail

Overview: It stretches 9 km that features beautiful views across the water

3. Musquodoboit Trailways

Location: Musquodoboit Harbour, Eastern Shore

Access: Approximately 45 minutes drive away from Downtown Halifax

Difficulty: Moderate to difficult

Type: Former railway

Overview: It begins at the Musquodoboit Railway Museum, then ventures off into several loops including the Admiral Lake Loop

4. Bluff Wilderness Trail

Location: Peggy’s Cove Coastal Region

Access: Approximately 25 to 30 minutes drive away from Downtown Halifax

Difficulty: Moderate to difficult

Type: Forest/ lake trail

Overview: It contains 4 loops that total around 30 km and features ecologically sensitive woodlands and barrens

5. Kearney Lake Trails

Location: Bedford-Sackville 

Access: Approximately 30 minutes drive away from Downtown Halifax

Difficulty: Moderate to difficult

Type: Forest/ lake trail

Overview: It offers plenty of varied terrain and options for different adventurers