Record #:
ACO0069
Last Modified:
05 Sep 2020
Last Full Update:
05 Sep 2020
Location
Located In | James River, Antigonish County |
Where To Find Us | 472 Beaver Mountain Rd, Exit 30 off TCH 104 James River, NS |
Areas Served | Antigonish County |
Contact
Description & Services
Nearest Community With Services | Antigonish, 20 km by car |
Information | The park has a small picnic area with beautiful views of Antigonish and Cape Breton Island, as well as a well-marked trail system. The 6-km trail system offers everything from leisurely paved walkways to fairly challenging unpaved hills – great for cross country skiing, snow-shoeing, wildlife observation or long hikes or quiet walks in the woods. Park amenities include parking, picnic areas, fresh water taps, vault toilets, rest areas with benches and an interpretive centre with details of the park, its hiking trails and the area’s natural history. Use: Walking, Hiking, Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing Length: 6 km Type: Out and back Difficulty: 1A - 2C Availability: May 20th – Oct 10th Nearest community: 20 minutes to Antigonish by car No facilities in winter, parking at gate only GPS Coordinates Longitude: -62.158499 Latitude: 45.551203 |
Trail or Water Route Map | Mobile Download GPS Download |
Dates | May 20th – Oct 10th No facilities in winter, parking at gate only |
Special Information
Tags | All Things Trails ; Antigonish County API ; Antigonish Town Search (API) ; Highland Connect ; NS Trail Guide ; Park ; Picnic Grounds ; Provincial Park ; Recreation Categories ; Tourism ; Trails |
Categories - General | Cross Country Ski Trails ; Displays/Exhibits ; Hiking Trails ; Picnic Grounds ; Provincial/Territorial Parks ; Snowshoe Trails ; Wheelchair Users |