Best Halifax Hikes
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