Cape Mabou Highlands
Length: 30+km (18.8+mi) total Hiking time: 1-8+hr Type of Trail: natural surface, compacted earth Uses (no snow): walking Uses (snow): snows...
8657 Highway 19
Port Hood Station Provincial Park is a day-use picnic park with a 1km sand and cobble beach. A boardwalk trail leads you around the sand dunes and beside a salt marsh, offering great birding opportunities.
Park amenities include: picnic tables, boardwalk trail, change house, flush toilets, interpretive signage and parking.
The beach is located across the street from the Port Hood
trailhead for the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail, Nova Scotias first destination
trail for cyclists.
GPS: N46 00.191 W61 31.797
Length: 30+km (18.8+mi) total Hiking time: 1-8+hr Type of Trail: natural surface, compacted earth Uses (no snow): walking Uses (snow): snows...
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