Nova Scotian Hiking Trails

Nothing beats the rush of adrenaline when it comes to putting on your hiking boots and trudging off to hike. And what better place to go hiking than on a Nova Scotia hiking trail.

Try a walking junket to Kejimkujik National Park, only one of two national parks in Nova Scotia. The park is a hiker's dream come true. It is the only inland national park in Canada, and it allows a plethora of outdoor activities, from hiking its many trails, to camping, to swimming. You can also rent canoes and take off for a day or two weeks at a time. It may not have breathtaking mountain vistas, but it does offer thick woodlands and gentle rolling landscapes, and there are 14 different trials totaling roughly about 18 1/2 miles that you can explore-ranging from some secluded streams and waterfalls to some lovely beaches and rock strewn headlands.

Or try the Cape George Hiking Trail,with its panoramic view 600 feet above sea level. You could include a few challenging sections on the trail and then give yourself a break with some easy ones. All that and much more is available with the connecting loops of 20 1/2 miles worth of hiking trails. You can't help but gawk at the beautiful views of the red cliffs and the coastline as you walk along the trail.

Then there are the views of rocky headlands and a white sandy beach which can be had on the Taylor Head Provincial Park hiking trail, part of which juts out into the Atlantic Ocean. It is made up of 4 different hiking trails, from novice to the more experienced. But with 10 miles of rugged coastline views, and a one kilometer sandy beach, this is a hiking experience not to be missed.

And if you get to the bay of Fundy area,you should give the Cape Chigneto Provincial Park a serious try.While there you can enjoy the old-growth forests, experience the virgin coastline, and the deep valleys, as well as discovering the sheltered coves hidden around the bend. You'll have plenty of sights to see, and the total mileage of all the trails come out to be 32.5 miles.

While there, be sure to find the nearby Wards Falls Hiking Trail. The trail is much shorter than that found in Cape Chigneto, totaling about 6.5 miles. But here you can feel the rush of a 20 foot high waterfall at the end of this little trail. And with its deep gorge, you get a spectacular view, small but still challenging.

Nova Scotia hiking experiences will leave you breathless in more ways than one. Get ready for an adventure and enjoy yourself!

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