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Snowshoe Event - Mica Hill, Neil's Harbour / South Harbour (in between)
Mica Hill Lake, Victoria, Subd. A, NS B0C 1K0
Date: Mar 8, 2020
Winter Guided Hike Series 2020
Hike Nova Scotia and 35 host organizations have partnered up to offer the 2020 Winter Guided Hike Series from January to March across NS. There are 60 hikes led by local folks and participants qualify to win “trail prizes.” Most hikes are free and some require pre-registration.
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Mica Hill, Neil’s Harbour / South Harbour (in between)
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| Hike Type |
Snowshoe event (will be a hike if no snow)
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Date & Time
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2020-03-08 (10:00 AM)
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Do I need to Pre-Register?
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No
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Cost / Person
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Free
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Do I bring snowshoes?
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Km Return
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8 |
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Trail difficulty
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Moderate |
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Directions / Hike Details
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Meet at Paquette Lake Rd – parking available at winter parking lot just off the Cabot Trail on South Mountain, between Neil’s Harbour and South Harbour. We will travel to the last viewing platform if conditions are good (first half of regular trail). In more difficult conditions, length of the hike may be reduced.
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Organization / Contact
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Katie Wood, Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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| Website |
www.pc.gc.ca/capebreton
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