Hike Nova Scotia and its partners across the province offer their annual series of guided hikes in September and October. The series of 15 hikes is meant to encourage folks to hit our beautiful trails and get active. Hikers could win a “trail prize.”
Hike Nova Scotia is pleased to announce that those who join the Hiker Distance Award Program are rewarded with a pin and a gift certificate from TAO The Adventure Outfitters, locally owned and operated since 1991.
The Hiker Distance Award Program helps motivate people to hike or hike more by tallying their hiking kilometres and reaching distance milestones. Taking part in one of the fall guided hikes is a perfect way to begin tallying kilometres. Anyone may register for the Hiker Distance Award Program at www.hikenovascotia.ca/projects/distance-awards.
See www.hikenovascotia.ca for times, registration details and directions for each of the following hikes:
-Annapolis Royal Seasonal Walk, Annapolis Royal, Sept. 9, partner: Valley Trekkers Volkssport Club
-White Point to Burnt Head Trail, White Point, Cape Breton, Sept. 10, partner: Hike the Highlands Festival
-Fishing Cove Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Sept. 15, partner: Hike the Highlands Festival
-Cape George Trails, Antigonish County, Sept. 18, partner: Fresh Air Society
-St. Mary’s River Walk, Waternish, Guysborough County, Sept. 18, partners: Nova Scotia Nature Trust and St. Mary’s River Association
-Windhorse Farm Trail, New Germany, Sept. 18, partner: Windhorse Farm
-Greenwood Walk, Greenwood, Sept. 24, partner: Valley Trekkers Volkssport Club
-Card Lake Colors Hike, Card Lake Provincial Park, near Chester, Sept. 25, partner: Chester Recreation and Parks
-Keji Trails, Kejimkujik National Park and Historic Site, Oct. 2, partner: Annapolis County Recreation Services
-Acadian Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Oct. 12, partners: Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Celtic Colours Festival
-Branch Pond Look-Off, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Oct. 13, partners: Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Celtic Colours Festival
– Franey Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Oct. 14, partners: Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Celtic Colours Festival
– Kingston Year Round Walk, Kingston, Oct. 14, partner: Valley Trekkers Volkssport Club
– Kentville Pumpkin Walk, Kentville, Oct. 22, partner: Valley Trekkers Volkssport Club
– Rogers Hill Trail, Durham, Pictou County, Oct. 23, partner: Cape to Cape Committee of the Pictou County Trails Association
Hike Nova Scotia encourages and promotes hiking, walking and snowshoeing throughout Nova Scotia. Hike NS is supported by the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness.
Source: http://www.bedfordbeacon.com/guided-hikes-offer-a-chance-to-move
