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Sackville Lakes Provincial Park Walking Trails

August 1, 2018/in Halifax, Uncategorized /by ValleyFamilyFun

Sackville Lakes Provincial Park Walking Trails After recommendations from several people, we were on our way to the city one day and decided to stop off and check out the Sackville Lakes Provincial Parks and Walking Trails! Here’s what the website says about the Sackville Lakes Park: A great lake access park within city […]

Economy Falls Hiking Trails on the Glooscap Trail

July 31, 2018/in Uncategorized /by ValleyFamilyFun

Economy Falls Hiking Trails on the Glooscap Trail We were on our to Five Islands Campground, heading towards Parrsoboro along the Glooscap Trail and were looking for a place to stop for a picnic and a mini adventure. That’s when I discovered Economy Falls Trail! Here is what the website says: Economy Falls was renowned […]

Sackville Lakes Provincial Park Walking Trails

August 1, 2018/in Halifax, Uncategorized /by ValleyFamilyFun

Economy Falls Hiking Trails on the Glooscap Trail

July 31, 2018/in Uncategorized /by ValleyFamilyFun

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Sackville Lakes Provincial Park Walking Trails

August 1, 2018/in Halifax, Uncategorized /by ValleyFamilyFun

Sackville Lakes Provincial Park Walking Trails

After recommendations from several people, we were on our way to the city one day and decided to stop off and check out the Sackville Lakes Provincial Parks and Walking Trails!

Here’s what the website says about the Sackville Lakes Park:

A great lake access park within city limits.
Wheelchair accessible.
Wide crusher-dust pathways.

About the Trails

There are a series of several connected trails that you can use to build your own hiking adventure.

Trail Map Here

Our Hike

For our adventure, we decided to do the loop trail (blue on the map above) to explore the area around Second Lake.

This is a 2.8km trail that took us about 45 minutes to complete.

The trail is flat and wide, making it perfect for strollers, wheelchairs and bikes.

We saw lots of wildlife en route, including a frog

and a toad. We also saw fish swimming in the lake.

There were great views of the lake, and a couple of places with a mini beach where you could probably dip in the lake!

Location

As you drive along, there are many trail head signs along First Lake Drive. These offshoots will take you to the main trails.

One of the main trail heads is on the left side of the road, and one is on the right side of the road. So, decide where you want to explore, and park and start your walk!

The main trailheads are on First Lake Drive. They are clearly labeled.

And, yes! there are outhouses on site! Benches, and picnic tables.

The next time you are heading to the city, stop off for a quick stroll to enjoy this lovely nature area minutes from Highway 101. You will never know you are so close to the city!

Happy hiking!

Economy Falls Hiking Trails on the Glooscap Trail

July 31, 2018/in Uncategorized /by ValleyFamilyFun

Economy Falls Hiking Trails on the Glooscap Trail

We were on our to Five Islands Campground, heading towards Parrsoboro along the Glooscap Trail and were looking for a place to stop for a picnic and a mini adventure.

That’s when I discovered Economy Falls Trail!

Here is what the website says:

Economy Falls was renowned for its beauty and geology since the days of Darwin. Some of the oldest rocks in Nova Scotia can be found here. In the early 1900’s an apron was built to allow logs to cross the falls on their way down the river to a waiting scow at the mouth of the Economy River.

In 1997 an historic phenomenon occurred when one side of the rock face collapsed… practically unheard of in lowlands such as this. 2,000 tonnes of rock fell into the huge pool in front of the falls and piled up. Since that date, floods, yearly spring freshets and rise in the river’s water level due to long rainy periods, have rearranged and continue to sculpt a new course for the waterfall and it’s gathering pond below.

About the Trail

Follow the signs along a woods road until you reach the stairs (0.75 km) and descent into the gorge on 186 steps to the bottom.

The entire trail took us about 30 minutes, round trip, not counting time we spent at the falls.

We saw many people heading there with swimsuits and towels, so it seems to be a popular place to cool off in the summer!

Amenities

There are no washrooms at the trail head. There are no picnic tables, but there are 2 benches on the trail. One is at the head of the stair case, so we stopped there for our picnic.

Other Trails in the Area

The Economy Falls Trail is actually part of a network of several trails, called the Kenomee Trails System. This is a network of hiking trails situated in West Colchester highlighting the Economy River, gorges, waterfalls and the Economy River Wilderness Area.

For great maps and other trail routes that connect with the Economy Falls Trail, check here.

If we were to come here again, we would definitely combine this trail with another to make it worth the drive out there.

How to Get There

At 7 km on the River Philip Road in Economy, take a left turn and travel .5 km to parking lot.

Enjoy the scenery, the cool air and magnificent power of these falls on your next trip along the shore!

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Sackville Lakes Provincial Park Walking Trails

About the Trails

Our Hike

Location

The next time you are heading to the city, stop off for a quick stroll to enjoy this lovely nature area minutes from Highway 101. You will never know you are so close to the city!

Economy Falls Hiking Trails on the Glooscap Trail

About the Trail

Amenities

Other Trails in the Area

How to Get There

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