Hopping Around the Frog Pond Trail

Last week a bunch of us set out to complete a hike at Duncans Cove Nature Preserve . We didn’t. It was not well marked with lots of no parking signs and private proerty.and we could find the trailhead we planned on hiking , so one of our group suggested a easy stroll instead – around the Frog Pond trail. Frog Pond is part of the Sir Sanford Flemming Park trail system.

Frog Pond trail was the antithesis of Duncan’s Cove – short easy trails with lots to see and perfect for family walk or a meditative stroll.

We loved it.

There are lots of benches and some picnic tables. We saw no frogs at all,but ducklings, birds and chipmunks and even a white squirrel who was much too speedy for my camera.

It’s about 1.5 km around the pond with access to the Northwest Arm and the Dingle. We walked part of the trail to the Dingle to take advantage of the washrooms there.

What To Know About The Frog Pond Trail

Find it at 1736 Purcells Cove Rd, Halifax
Parking is available in the main lot at the trailhead, located on Purcells Cove Road. A short walk along the road at the end of your walk will bring you back to the parking lot.
The main loop is crusher dust so wheelchair and stroller friendly
Good for trail running, hiking, walking, snowshoeing, biking, bird watching, picnicking.
Other uses are kayaking and ice skating in winter.
Bring your bathing suit and go for dip at the Dingle. (unsupervised)
Dogs welcome on leash-please clean up your dog poop, please.