-
The Jodrey Trail Loop- Northward to Indian Springs
I love Blomidon and the moderately difficult Jodrey Trail is my favorite. Up until recently, time and lack of motivation kept me from hiking to the end of it , usually choosing to head back along the Woodland Trail., or crossing over at the Visitor Centre and going down Borden Brook. This time, my goal was to get to Indian Springs and that last look off. I parked at the Visitor Centre to do the 8.5 km round trip upper loop. There were some climbs but nothing like the lower part of the Jodrey Trail. Lots of roots -a walking stick is handy. Part of the trail leads through the…
-
Red Spruce Loop Mount Uniacke Estate Park
I can finally say I have completed all the hiking trails in the Mount Uniacke Estate Park-it always seem the Red Spruce Loop got a miss for some reason or other. Last fall, it was because it was flooded during our ‘Mud Hike of 2021 ‘. Those of you who joined me on that hike will know what I mean. This hike is just over 4.5 km and rims Uniacke Lake for part of it and the turns uphill and into the woods. We wore our ice cleats and I’m glad we did…. although some of the trail was bear a of it has ice or hard packed slippery snow.…
-
Hiking Gaff Point
There’s a a trail in Lunenburg Co. that is (one of ) my new favorites…It’s Gaff Point,located about an hour and a half from Halifax. As part of the trailhead, you need to across pebbly Hirtles’ Beach. but if you go during low tide you can walk across sand instead of rock. Wear good hiking shoes regardless. Next, there is a short climb through a privately owned field. Please heed signs for keeping gate shut, etc. The hike is just over 7 km , and rims around around the Point. Much of the trail is easy traveling, but you’ll encounter roots and rocks. Look out for wet sections and some…
-
Hiking the Liscombe River Trail
Nova Scotia Eastern Shore is home to some gorgeous scenery and great trails, such as Taylor Head Provincial Park and the Gibraltar Trail Liscombe River Trail has been on my to-do list for several years now. I had no idea what is what like, but I soon found out once I started out along it. This week we took a mini staycation at Liscombe Lodge with a couple of friends and our doggos. The plan was for the guys to fish and my friend and I would hike the 9.6 km trail. No problem. I’ve hiked harder and longer trails. Liscombe Lodge requires you sign out on going on the…
-
Noggins Corner Farm Historic Walking Trail-Updated with Map!
( Note:) I’d planned to publish part three of free things to do, but with lock downs and closures-it seems a little useless because it may already be outdated.Instead I present to you.. Noggins Corner Farm Historic Walking Trail Tucked neatly in a back corner of the Noggin’s Farm is a quiet trail that winds up and down through the through the woods and even across the Harvest Moon Trail at one point. I usually see others walking dogs all year long-it’s a great spot for that. Click this link to find out all the fun to be had on the farm! There are signs on the Noggins Corner Farm…
-
Spring’s Coming! 10 Tips for Hiking in the Rain
Winter has been a blast for those of us who love to snowshoe, ski and hike in the snow and cold temperatures-but I get it-lots of us are looking eagerly forward to spring. With spring comes rain and that can be downright uncomfortable at the very least- and dangerous at worst. Without further ado, let me present a few tips for staying just a bit more comfortable hiking in the rain. Dress in layers Never has that age old nugget of advice been more important than when hiking in inclement weather. Layers are essential for keeping warm when you stop for a break and for cooling…
-
Hiking Up Moses Mountain
Update! Apparently someone has seen fit to remove both the flag at the trail head and the one at the top of the trail. Grr. I always pre-hike an unfamiliar trail in preparation for a guided trek, so we planned this hike on a beautiful sunny Sunday morning. This was attempt #2- we previously hiked what we thought was Moses Mountain-but nope. We are nothing if not stubborn,so today, through a somewhat circuitous route, we managed to drag ourselves to the top. How to Get There Take exit 5 from Highway 101, turn left from the off-ramp towards Windsor and then right on highway 1. Turn left onto Highway…
