GENERAL INFORMATION

     Name:            Salmon River Trail (Lake Echo)
     County:          Halifax County
     Ownership:       NS Hospital Foundation & DNR (Wilderness Area)
     Trail Length:    8.00 km
     Season:          


EMERGENCY INFORMATION

     Emergency:       911
     Special:         The nearest phone is at the Irving garage on Highway 7.


DIRECTIONS

One of the Lake Echo Trails. - Take the lake Echo exit off highway 107 east of 
Dartmouth. turn right onto Highway 7 and cross over a bridge. lake Echo is on the right.  
Take the second road on the left (Circle Drive and Wonderland Park).  After about 200 
metres take the extreme left road (Sunrise Dr. and River Dr.). Follow this road
to the end.  Trails begin near the iron bridge.  If you parked by the iron bridge walk 
back behind a large summer camp facility, the trails begin here. 


ACTIVITIES

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


DESCRIPTION

The Salmon River maintained trail begins after you cross the brook that joins Otter
and Barren Lakes.  Take care crossing this bridge as it is a little rickety.  The 
trail heads north along the edge of Otter Lake and up the east side of the Salmon
River. The forest here is mainly softwood consisting of red spruce and large 
white pine.  Be on the look out for ruffed grouse and porcupine which frequent 
this area. 

The trail continues for about 4 km and passes several lakes on the way including 
Otter Lake, Crowbar Lake, Porcupine Lake, and Salmon River Long Lake. Halfway up
Crowbar Lake the trail crosses a small stream/wet area.  There is a foot bridge made
from logs, but crossing can be difficult during very high water.

Keep an eye out for a possible beaver, muskrat, or black duck. This trail is not a
loop so you must return the way you came.  The entire trail is about a 3 hour hike.  

There is a gas station and two convenience stores close to the access road on 
highway 7.