GENERAL INFORMATION

     Name:            Snake Lake Trail 
     County:          Kejimkujik National Park
     Ownership:       Dept. of Canadian Heritage 
     Trail Length:    3.0 km
     Season:          Year Round


EMERGENCY INFORMATION

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


DIRECTIONS

Kejimkujik National Park is off of Route 8. Access from the Peter Point Trail. 


ACTIVITIES

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


DESCRIPTION

Snake Lake Trail takes about 80 minutes to complete, and leads hikers through a loop 
which provides two views - one of Kejimkujik Lake and the other of Snake Lake.  
There is very little elevation change but there are many twists and turns in the 
old logging road, as well as rocks and tree roots.  

The trail is under a thick canopy of mixed forest, white pine, black spruce.  
Both lakes are ringed by red maples which are nice to look at in the fall. The 
underbrush consists mostly of Sweet Gale, Bracken Fern, Sweet Fern, Bayberry, 
and Huckleberry. Other plants include Bunchberry, Cinnamon Fern, Golden Thread 
and yellow-eyed grass. Grooming of the trail is minimal, and there are directional 
signs in various areas. 

The trail is quite wet and muddy in areas, and the insects are vicious in the 
springtime.  Those who have weak ankles or other walking disabilities might not 
want to take this trail due to the uneven footing.  Also, due to the underbrush, 
it is advised that people wear pants to protect their legs.  This trail is not 
recommended for cross-country skiing because it is very narrow and has many 
twists and turns.  

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.