GENERAL INFORMATION

     Name:            Peter Point Trail 
     County:          Kejimkujik National Park
     Ownership:       Dept. of Canadian Heritage 
     Trail Length:    3.0 km
     Season:          


EMERGENCY INFORMATION

     Emergency:       911
     Special:         The nearest phone is at the Visitor Centre.


DIRECTIONS

Kejimkujik National Park is off of Route 8. Travel 2.3 km along the Peskowesk Road 
from the hatchery to the parking lot on the right. 


ACTIVITIES

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


DESCRIPTION

Peter Point Trail starts on the Peskowesk Road at the Peter Point parking lot and leads 
to a vast sandy beach.  It is approximately a 1.5 hour hike which takes you to a scenic 
view of Kejimkujik Lake, Peale Island, and Merrymakedge Beach.  Along the way are 
three different natural tree stands : Red Maple, Hemlock, and Old Growth (Beech & Sugar 
Maple).  All three areas are great places for bird watching.  

There is little elevation change on this trail except for the drumlin that starts about 
two thirds along the way, with a gradual dip at the end of the trail. Hiking this trail 
in the fall assures beautiful views with the autumn colors.  Many Cinnamon Fern 
in the swamps turn bright orange in the fall. 

If you are skiing this trail in the winter, do not try to cut it short by crossing over 
Mill Bay. The ice conditions are very harsh and are unsafe.  

Kejimkujik is a National Park.  Phone the park Visitor Centre at (902) 682-2772 
for back-country maps, reservations (for regular and back-country sites), 
information on park regulations, and any additional information.  ** Note: Those
intending to camp at a back-country site must first register at the park Visitor Centre.