Nova Scotians Can Enjoy Natural Beauty on Hiking Trail

Just in time for fall foliage hikers, walkers and nature enthusiasts in Nova Scotia will be able to enjoy another breathtaking wilderness area when the Crowbar Lake Hiking Trail opens on Saturday, Aug. 26.

Located in the Waverley-Salmon River Long Lake Wilderness Area, the 16.5-kilometre trail offers rugged landscape, beautiful lakes and unique wilderness. Hikers can choose routes from 2 to 14 kilometres long, all set among a rugged landscape of hilly conifer forest, lakes and waterways.

"We are proud to add the Crowbar Lake Hiking Trail to a growing list of managed hiking trails in provincially designated wilderness areas throughout Nova Scotia," said Mark Parent, Minister of Environment and Labour. "Each new hiking trail is an asset to tourism, educational opportunities, and healthy lifestyles in our province."

The trail is the result of the hard work and vision of the Porters Lake and Myra Road Wilderness Area Association. The trails were built by the association through agreements with the Department Environment and Labour, Department of Natural Resources, and support from other partners.

The opening ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at the trail head on Myra Road, near Porters Lake and Lake Echo. Guided hikes will begin at 8:30 a.m. More guided hikes begin at noon. Mr. Parent will make remarks at the opening ceremony.

For a map and more information on route options, see the shared-use trails section on the Trails Nova Scotia website at www.trails.gov.ns.ca .

Waverley-Salmon River Long Lake Wilderness Area is designated under the Wilderness Areas Protection Act and is managed by the Department of Environment and Labour with assistance from the Department of Natural Resources. For more information see www.gov.ns.ca/enla .