GENERAL INFORMATION

     Name:            Delaps Cove Wilderness Trail 
     County:          Annapolis County
     Ownership:       Municipality of Annapolis County 
     Trail Length:    9 km 
     Season:          May to Oct 


EMERGENCY INFORMATION

     Emergency:       911	
     Special:         The nearest phone is at Fundy Trail Campground and Cottages.


DIRECTIONS

5 km northwest of Annapolis Royal, off of highway #1. From Annapolis Royal on highway 1, 
cross the river and turn left onto the Granville Road towards Port Royal (a very sharp 
left turn). Drive through Granville Beach, and trun right onto Hollow Mountain Road. If 
you reach the Port Royal National Historic Site, you have gone too far. Follow Hollow
Mountian Road to its end, and then turn left onto Shore Road West.  Travel though Delaps
Cove, and this road is signed to the trailhead. 


ACTIVITIES

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


DESCRIPTION

The Delaps Cove Wilderness Trail System consists of 2 main trails: Bohaker Trail and 
Charlies Trail. There is also a third trail (a logging road), the Shore Road Trail 
which links the two main trails together. The area was once a small, but thriving 
settlement of Africans who fished for cod and herring, or farmed the rich soils here. 
Along the trails, watch for signs of this old community. 

The Bohaker Trail is a 2.2 km loop which takes about 45 minutes to complete. The trail 
leads to a look off beside Bohaker Falls which, at 40 ft in height, is beautiful to 
watch, especially during the spring runoff. The trail then runs along the shore for 
about half a kilometre. The vegetation along the trail was once used for food remedies 
or for rituals by the people who lived in the area. Some species of vegetation to be 
seen along the trail include Maple, Spruce, Birch and Cherry trees, ferns, berries, 
and several types of seaweed.

Charlies Trail is a 1.9 km trek and takes about 45 minutes to complete.  The beginning 
of the trail is at the end of Shore Road Trail. This trail is different than the others 
in that it travels through an older forest. There are several side trails going down to 
the shore, and there is also an observation deck looking over Charlies Cove. Look along 
the path for two old foundations. Vegetation along this trail includes goldthread and a 
variety of ferns. People also enjoy searching the shoreline for semi-precious stones. 

The Shore Road Trail is 2.7 km long (one way) and takes about 45 minutes to complete. It 
is an abandoned road with some vegetation along the edges. This trail is very wet and 
muddy at times.

For more information on the history and features of these trails, be sure to pick up the 
brochure and maps at the trailhead. Also, there are parking, washrooms and a picnic areas 
here. Nearby there is a campground and rental cottages.