GENERAL INFORMATION

     Name:            B.L.T. Rails to Trails 
     County:          Halifax County
     Ownership:       Province of Nova Scotia 
     Trail Length:    9.25 km (one way)
     Season:          Year Round


EMERGENCY INFORMATION

     Emergency:       911


DIRECTIONS

     The BLT trail begins in Beechville (on highway 3) adjacent the Coca Cola
     plant in the Lakeside Industrial Park.  The trail continues for 9.25km, 
     terminating at Silver Birch Drive in Hubley.  Parking is available at the
     trail head in the Lakeside Industrial Park. Additional parking is available
     on the public highways and streets adjacent to the trail.
 

ACTIVITIES

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


DESCRIPTION
This trail is divided into four sections, each of varying lengths.

Blue Jay Way begins at the trail head, and continues for 1.75km.  It has a crusher
dust surface, and takes you through a corridor of birch, maple, spruce, fir and 
tamarak.  After about 1km the trail follows the shore of Governor Lake providing
a number of scenic vistas and an opportunity to enjoy the peace and tranquility 
associated with a wilderness experience.

The second leg of the trail is known as Six Mile Falls. You follow Governor Brook
about 1km, and on the right you will see Six Mile Falls.  The rocks around the falls
can be examined for amethyst, as there are considerable amounts of amethyst in this
area.  There is a rest area in front of the falls with a bench for relaxing on. You
will then cross a rail bridge called the 6.2 mile bridge, and then another crossing
the Nine Mile River.  Where the trail crosses the highway is the end of the second
section, 4km from the trail head.

The third section begins on the west side of highway 3, and is called Frasers Mill 
Walk. This portion of the trail travels very close to the back yards of the residents.
Approximately 1km from the highway 3 crossing there is a mill pond on your right 
(across the highway).  This was the location of The Fraser's Mill, the last water 
powered sawmill in Halifax County.  After crossing Forestglen Drive, you come to a 
quiet section of trail lined with oak, birch, maple and several varities of softwood. 
The tower at the end of Frasers Road marks the end of this section, 6km from the trail 
head.

The fourth and final section is called Cranberry Run, and is the most rural section of 
the trail. It has not been covered with crusher dust but has been graded and treated, 
and is easy to walk on.  You will travel through bog area while enjoying the beauty of
Cranberry Lake. The trail ends at Silver Birch Drive, the Lake of the Woods Subdivision 
in Hubley. You have now travelled 9.25km, and can retrace your steps, or continue on to 
enjoy the trail system of St. Margarets Bay. 

*N/I = No information available