GENERAL INFORMATION

     Name:            Mickey Hill Pocket Wilderness
     County:          Annapolis County
     Ownership:       Province of Nova Scotia
     Trail Length:    5.6 km
     Season:          Year Round


EMERGENCY INFORMATION

     Emergency:       911
     Special:         The nearest phone is in Annapolis Royal


DIRECTIONS

Exit 22 off Highway 101. Turn left onto Route 8 towards Kejimkujik National 
Park. The park is about 10 km away.  A Parking lot is on left hand side of 
road. Look for a sign. 


ACTIVITIES

     Walking:             Y        Hiking:         Y
     Mountain Biking:     N        XCountry Ski:   Y
     ATV:                 N        Horse:          N
     Snowmobile:         *N/I      Coastal:        N
     Loop:                N        Wheelchair:     Y
     Wheelchair Assisted: Y  


DESCRIPTION

The trails at Mickey Hill Pocket Wilderness are well suited for family groups 
to hike, cross-country ski or snowshoe. There are 3 short trails:  the Picnic 
Trail, the Beach Trail and the Ski Trail. The longest of these is the Ski 
Trail which is 2 km in total (return trip included).  

The Picnic Trail leads to the beginning of the other two trails.  It is about 
1 km return and the Beach Trail is about 400 metres.  Only the picnic area is 
wheelchair accessible. The Picnic Trail brings travelers through a softwood 
forest, and eventually into hardwood stands. There are boardwalks, stairs and 
suspension bridges in place to make the path easier to follow. The whole trail 
is well blazed and there are interpretation signs at the beginning to explain 
about the different types of plants and animals. Of course, there is a spot 
along this trail for a picnic. 

The Beach Trail runs under a mixed forest canopy to a lakefront. Again, it is a 
well blazed and marked trail. You may swim in the lake at your own risk.  

The Ski Trail is a less rocky path through mixed woods and into really high 
Alders and Ash trees on both sides. There are blue squares nailed to trees to 
mark the trail. At the trail head, there is parking, washrooms, garbage cans, and 
maps. There is a wilderness outfitter towards Annapolis Royal, approximately 3-4 km 
past the Highway 101 overpass. Annapolis Royal itself is about 15-20 minutes away by 
car. 

*N/I = No Information Available