{"id":4056,"date":"2020-01-13T21:56:08","date_gmt":"2020-01-14T01:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/blog\/?p=4056"},"modified":"2026-02-12T19:30:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T23:30:45","slug":"top-5-hiking-trails-in-halifax-nova-scotia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/blog\/top-5-hiking-trails-in-halifax-nova-scotia\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Most Popular Parks &#038; Trails Of 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 5 Most Popular Parks &amp; Trails on HalifaxTrails.ca<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Parks &amp; trails that garnered the most interest in 2024. The top-5 most-viewed guides compiled from website traffic on HalifaxTrails.ca. These trails are all either located within Halifax Regional Municipality, or a day-trip from it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The biggest change from 2023 is the somewhat surprising appearance of Jerry Lawrence Provincial Park into the top 5.\u00a0 What used to be one of the lesser-appreciated provincial parks, Jerry Lawrence Park seems to be getting re-discovered. The other 4 have been consistently the most-viewed for the past few years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5) <\/strong><strong>Jerry Lawrence Provincial Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38223 size-full\" title=\"Duncan's Cove hiking trail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/jerry-lawrence-provincial-park.jpg\" alt=\"Jerry Lawrence Provincial Park\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/jerry-lawrence-provincial-park.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/jerry-lawrence-provincial-park-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/jerry-lawrence-provincial-park-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wheelchair Accessible Fishing Piers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Picnic Areas With Charcoal Pits.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Direct Access To 2 Lakes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Access To Adjacent Rails-To-Trails.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/viewer?mid=1HswPxAQsHAxPPbCy0G5X9HvTkp8&amp;ll=44.68946039699431%2C-63.85026882151472&amp;z=16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Map<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/jerry-lawrence-provincial-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guide<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/kuula.co\/share\/collection\/79J7L?logo=1&amp;info=0&amp;logosize=40&amp;fs=1&amp;vr=1&amp;sd=1&amp;autorotate=0.04&amp;thumbs=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual Tour<\/a><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 Jerry Lawrence Provincial Park (formerly Lewis Lake Provincial Park) is a great nature retreat within Halifax Regional Municipality between the communities of Hubley and Tantallon.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 Its small trail system is well maintained and directly connects to the multi-use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/saint-margarets-bay-trail\/\">Saint Margaret\u2019s Bay Trail<\/a>, making it a great stopping point on the larger <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/rum-runners-trail\/\">Rum Runners Trail<\/a> route from Halifax to Lunenburg.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0A day-use, wheelchair-accessible picnic park, it&#8217;s an ideal stopping place along the rails-to-trails or as a family-friendly picnic destination. The park is sandwiched in between two lakes, Round Lake &amp; Lewis Lake with access to both.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The access road connects to a 1km looped gravel road in between the two lakes.\u00a0 This loop is lined with plenty of drive-up <a href=\"https:\/\/kuula.co\/share\/NLx2j?logo=1&amp;info=1&amp;fs=1&amp;vr=0&amp;sd=1&amp;autorotate=0.02&amp;thumbs=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">picnic<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/kuula.co\/share\/NLx2j?logo=1&amp;info=1&amp;fs=1&amp;vr=0&amp;sd=1&amp;autorotate=0.02&amp;thumbs=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0are<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/kuula.co\/share\/NLx2j?logo=1&amp;info=1&amp;fs=1&amp;vr=0&amp;sd=1&amp;autorotate=0.02&amp;thumbs=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">as<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/kuula.co\/post\/NpcZC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">space<\/a> adjacent to the <a href=\"https:\/\/kuula.co\/post\/Npccr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">parking lot<\/a> on the Round Lake side is perfect for larger gatherings with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kuula.co\/share\/NpdPg?logo=1&amp;info=1&amp;fs=1&amp;vr=0&amp;sd=1&amp;autorotate=0.04&amp;thumbs=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">covered picnic area<\/a>, charcoal pit, numerous picnic tables, and adjacent accessible <a href=\"https:\/\/kuula.co\/share\/Npc1y?logo=1&amp;info=1&amp;fs=1&amp;vr=0&amp;sd=1&amp;autorotate=0.02&amp;thumbs=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">washrooms<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0On the Lewis Lake side of the loop is a large drive-up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kuula.co\/share\/Npn4M?logo=1&amp;info=1&amp;fs=1&amp;vr=0&amp;sd=1&amp;autorotate=0.04&amp;thumbs=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">picnic area<\/a>, charcoal pit, and lake access. Swimming and paddling are allowed in both lakes, but not near the fishing areas (better reserved for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kuula.co\/share\/Npn4M?logo=1&amp;info=1&amp;fs=1&amp;vr=1&amp;sd=1&amp;autorotate=0.04&amp;thumbs=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lewis Lake<\/a>).\u00a0 There aren&#8217;t isn&#8217;t a dedicated paddling launch or swimming area, but some of the picnic sites have water access.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>4) <\/strong><strong>Gaff Point Hiking Trail<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4856 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/gaff-point-hiking-trail-nova-scotia-hirtles-beach.jpg\" alt=\"Gaff Point Hirtles Beach Hiking Trail Nova Scotia\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/gaff-point-hiking-trail-nova-scotia-hirtles-beach.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/gaff-point-hiking-trail-nova-scotia-hirtles-beach-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/gaff-point-hiking-trail-nova-scotia-hirtles-beach-50x29.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>7.5km return hike (~2hrs)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Looped peninsula trail. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Huge, beautiful 3km sand beach.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Scenic, rugged hike with plenty of inland and coastal\u00a0stretches.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/viewer?mid=1SsXTJySJG6Py2Ng5DLFf0AI3bS7aq3mA&amp;usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Map<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/gaff-point-hiking-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guide<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/kuula.co\/share\/collection\/79qnj?logo=1&amp;info=0&amp;logosize=40&amp;fs=1&amp;vr=1&amp;sd=1&amp;autorotate=0.04&amp;thumbs=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual Tour<\/a><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The cat is out of the bag with Gaff Point.\u00a0 This former South Shore secret is claiming its spot among the province&#8217;s most scenic places and has now become the #1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/tag\/coastal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">coastal<\/a> hike according to my website data. Just past the beautiful town of Lunenburg, tucked amidst charming coastal communities lies a slice of what it means to visit Nova Scotia.\u00a0 The moment your car door closes, the immense 3km smooth sand &#8216;Hirtles Beach&#8217; will impress you with sheer, natural awe.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0After walking along 1.5 kilometers of beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/kuula.co\/share\/7g9lp?fs=1&amp;vr=1&amp;sd=1&amp;autorotate=0.1&amp;thumbs=1&amp;alpha=0.60&amp;card=1&amp;info=0&amp;logo=1&amp;logosize=40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hirtles Beach<\/a>, you&#8217;ll hike a peninsula rich in visual and biodiversity.\u00a0 This bastion of nature offers rugged coastline cliffs, lush forest, and a &#8220;secret beach&#8221; to boot.\u00a0 Nova Scotia&#8217;s coastal beauty at its protected best, reminding us how increasingly rare sights like these are.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The trail was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ckbw.ca\/2019\/09\/11\/gaff-point-closed-left-in-shambles-by-hurricane-dorian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hit hard<\/a> by hurricane Dorian in 2019 which required lots of volunteer time and money from to the <a href=\"https:\/\/donate.natureconservancy.ca\/page\/25744\/donate\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nature Conservancy of Canada<\/a> to be able to safely re-open the trail.\u00a0 They have since kindly re-opened it after extensive work.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>3) <\/strong><strong>Polly&#8217;s Cove<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4063 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pollys_cove_hiking_trail.jpg\" alt=\"Polly's Cove Hiking Trail\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pollys_cove_hiking_trail.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pollys_cove_hiking_trail-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pollys_cove_hiking_trail-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pollys_cove_hiking_trail-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Next to ever-popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/peggys-cove\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peggy&#8217;s Cove<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rocky, coastal barren landscape.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Unmarked, muddy trails.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Great for boulder climbing.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/viewer?mid=zAlwSow5WifE.kUa54Wr3t8L8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Map<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/pollys-cove\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guide<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/kuula.co\/share\/collection\/79qfv?logo=1&amp;info=0&amp;logosize=40&amp;fs=1&amp;vr=1&amp;sd=1&amp;autorotate=0.04&amp;thumbs=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual Tour<\/a><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0A 45-minute drive from downtown Halifax and located next door to one of the region&#8217;s most popular tourist destinations, this area has all the natural beauty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/peggys-cove\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peggy&#8217;s Cove<\/a> without the large crowds.\u00a0 Offering a different perspective of Peggy&#8217;s Cove, and a larger area to explore, Polly&#8217;s Cove is great for anyone looking to do some coastal exploration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The trails are narrow, unmarked, and often muddy.\u00a0 Keep to the well-established paths as this sensitive nature area is home to nesting coastal birds and easily disturbed vegetation.\u00a0 Full of low-lying bushes and shrubs, it&#8217;s the type of terrain that can scrape up your legs so come prepared with pants, high socks, or <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.halifaxtrails.ca\/?term=&amp;s=gaiter&amp;post_type=product&amp;taxonomy=product_cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gaiters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0With plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/kuula.co\/share\/7sLBx?logo=1&amp;info=1&amp;fs=1&amp;vr=0&amp;sd=1&amp;autorotate=0.06&amp;thumbs=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coastal beauty<\/a> to feast your eyes and camera lenses on, you can easily fill spend an entire day exploring.\u00a0 You can spend hours listening to crashing waves as fishing boats come and go, rock climbing on the glacially sculpted landscape, or maxing your camera&#8217;s memory storage.\u00a0 Finding a new favourite nook on every visit, my trips are often 1 part hiking, 2 parts stopping to take in views.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>2) The Salt Marsh Trail<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4062 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/salt_marsh_trail.jpg\" alt=\"Salt Marsh Trail\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/salt_marsh_trail.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/salt_marsh_trail-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/salt_marsh_trail-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/salt_marsh_trail-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Well marked, maintained &amp; patrolled.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Popular bird-watching destination.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>9km (one way) linear &#8220;rails-to-trails&#8221;.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Plenty of benches &amp; picnic areas.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/viewer?mid=zAlwSow5WifE.kf-33hyUIggE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Map<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/salt-marsh-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guide<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/kuula.co\/share\/collection\/79kyd?logo=1&amp;info=0&amp;logosize=40&amp;fs=1&amp;vr=1&amp;sd=1&amp;autorotate=0.04&amp;thumbs=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual Tour<\/a><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Unchanged after ranking up 2 spots the previous year is the beloved Salt Marsh Trail.\u00a0 30 minutes from downtown Halifax, located in Cole Harbour.\u00a0 Part of the province&#8217;s extensive &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/tag\/rails-to-trails\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rails-to-trails<\/a>&#8221; network, this one ranks as the most popular according to my website data.\u00a0 This linear (up &amp; back) trail is great on its own or as part of a longer trip continuing onto the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/atlantic-view-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Atlantic View Trail<\/a>, popular Lawrencetown Beach &amp; beyond.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The unique salt marsh habitat is a haven for birds and prime hunting ground for eagles &amp; osprey.\u00a0 You&#8217;ll often see bird enthusiasts and nature photographers here due to the diverse wildlife.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.halifaxtrails.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shop.HalifaxTrails.ca<\/a><\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.halifaxtrails.ca\/product-tag\/birds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Local Bird Guide Books<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0This scenic causeway is a former railway that stretches across the water for 3.5km.\u00a0 Complete with periodic <a href=\"https:\/\/kuula.co\/share\/79D8V?logo=1&amp;info=1&amp;fs=1&amp;vr=0&amp;sd=1&amp;autorotate=0.06&amp;thumbs=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bridges<\/a>, benches &amp; picnic tables, there are plenty of places to stop to take in the view.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The trail is well marked, maintained, and even patrolled for safety thanks to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chpta.org\/p\/donate.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cole Harbour Parks &amp; Trails Association<\/a>.\u00a0 The work of these dedicated volunteers is why this trail has come to be revered by all of HRM.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Great for a stroll or jog, and ideal as part of an extensive bike ride on its compacted crusher-dust surface.\u00a0 Be sure to have a bicycle bell, as it can be busy during peak times.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>1) Long Lake Provincial Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4070 size-full\" title=\"Long Lake Provincial Park\" src=\"http:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/long_lake_provincial_park_halifax.jpg\" alt=\"Long Lake Provincial Park Halifax\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/long_lake_provincial_park_halifax.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/long_lake_provincial_park_halifax-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/long_lake_provincial_park_halifax-50x28.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2000 Hectare, urban wilderness park.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>5km &#8220;Lakeview Trail&#8221;.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Public (non-motorized) boat launch.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>On-site kayak &amp; paddleboard rentals.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/viewer?mid=zAlwSow5WifE.kd8_jY5Opxto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Map<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/multimedia.halifaxtrails.ca\/photos\/long-lake-provincial-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guide<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/kuula.co\/share\/collection\/79qG4?logo=1&amp;info=0&amp;logosize=40&amp;fs=1&amp;vr=1&amp;sd=1&amp;autorotate=0.04&amp;thumbs=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual Tour<\/a><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Only a 15-minute drive from downtown Halifax it&#8217;s the only one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halifaxtrails.ca\/tag\/bus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">destinations accessible by public transit.<\/a>\u00a0 At just over 3km, Long Lake lives up to its name.\u00a0 Beyond the large lake lies 2000 hectares of wilderness.\u00a0 The easily accessible 5km &#8220;Lakeview Trail&#8221; loop offers a large, wide crusher dust pathway making it inviting to all.\u00a0 Other features including a public paddling launch and on-site rentals keep Long Lake as the reigning most popular outdoor destination for 2 years in a row according to 2020 halifaxtrails.ca website traffic.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0It&#8217;s easy to see why Long Lake is the #1 most popular destination.\u00a0 Whether you&#8217;re looking for an easy stroll, a challenging wilderness hike, a bike ride or a swim, Long Lake has <a href=\"https:\/\/kuula.co\/share\/78Ws2?fs=1&amp;vr=1&amp;zoom=1&amp;sd=1&amp;autorotate=0.1&amp;thumbs=1&amp;alpha=0.60&amp;card=1&amp;info=0&amp;logo=1&amp;logosize=40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plenty of room<\/a> for adventures of all kinds.\u00a0 There are many rugged, unmarked trails, nooks, and new discoveries to made with every visit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0A very popular swimming destination in summer with plenty of spots to lay your towel, it even has a <a href=\"https:\/\/kuula.co\/post\/78Wzl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">marked<\/a>, measured 2.5km open water swim course for anyone looking to do some high-level swim training.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Accessible via 3 separate parking areas including year-round access via St. Margaret&#8217;s Bay Road (un-marked nature trails &amp; lake access).\u00a0 A\u00a0 large main parking area off of Northwest Arm Drive connects to the Lakeview Trail and paddling launch area.\u00a0 A small, gated auxiliary parking area off of Old Sambro road is for access to boat rentals and the paddling launch (closed in winter).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 5 Most Popular Parks &amp; Trails on HalifaxTrails.ca \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Parks &amp; trails that garnered the most interest in 2024. 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