GENERAL INFORMATION

     Name:            Port Hawkesbury Community Trails
     County:          Inverness County
     Ownership:       Stora Centennial Woodland Trails are owned by Stora
		      Port Hawkesbury Community Trails are owned by the town of Port Hawkesbury
     Trail Length:    7.1km
     Season:          Year round


EMERGENCY INFORMATION

     Emergency:       911


DIRECTIONS


After crossing the Canso Causeway continue through Port Hastings into Port Hawkesbury.
The trail system is directly off of route 4 (Reeves Street) at Grant's Pond on the left
heading into town, approximately 4km from the causeway.  Watch for the parking area and
trail signage at the trail head.


ACTIVITIES

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

The trail network here includes trails owned and managed by two different groups. The 
Port Hawkesbury Community Trails begin at the parking area mentioned and include the trails 
forming the loop to the east. 

The Stora Woodland Trails include the stacked loop network to the north. 

In total there are approximately 10km of trails here that travel through mixed, hardwood and 
softwood forests, over undulating terrain, through open areas and across numerous streams. 
The tread is a single track, natural duff surface with some areas scattered with roots and 
rocks. Sections of boardwalk and wooden bridges cross brooks and other wet areas, offering 
numerous scenic views.  This forest type is habitat for a variety of wildlife.  The softwood 
areas are home to squirrels and small song birds, such as the nuthatch, chickadee and variety 
of finches, who flutter atop the forest crown.  There are also signs of deer in the area. 
Tree species here include balsam fir, red and white spruce, maple, birch and oak.  In the 
spring you may also find mayflowers on sunny banks; Nova Scotia's provincial flower. 
Accommodations and all amenities can be found in Port Hawkesbury and nearby Port Hastings.

Brochure available from Port Hawkesbury Parks, Recreation and Tourism: (902)625-2591.

*N/I = No Information Available