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Chester District Municipality

Second Peninsula – View of Mahone Bay loop from Chester

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Nova Scotia

Chester District Municipality

Second Peninsula – View of Mahone Bay loop from Chester

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Second Peninsula – View of Mahone Bay loop from Chester

05:25

64.7km

380m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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11.8 km

Beech Hill Road Parking and Picnic Area

Highlight • Parking

Here there is a gravel pull off with room for parking and picnic tables overlooking the river. Across the road there is an access point for the Dynamite Trail, making this a good parking spot for a day hike.

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16.6 km

Sawlers Bank

Highlight • Other

22.3 km

Bridge over Martin's River

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This bridge is one of the main landmarks on the Dynamite Trail. It was built in 1903 and was refurbished in 2022. As you cross, you can enjoy wide views over the river and surrounding marsh.

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24.6 km

Narrows Basin

Bay

32.8 km

Second Peninsula

Highlight • Natural

Begin your journey from Mahone Bay, proceeding West along Hwy 3 to Maders Covethen 9nto Second Peninsula.

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32.8 km

View of Mahone Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

32.8 km

Corkum's Island Mussel Farm & Fish Shop

Highlight • Structure

You may miss the turnoff to Corkum's Island from Hwy 332 unless you spot the sign in one of these photos, then turn onto the opposite road.

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52.2 km

Dynamite Trail: Gold River

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of trail runs parallel to Gold River and is mostly flat gravel which makes for easy walking. Stay aware and watch out for bikes and ATVs since this is a popular trail for them.

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64.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.1 km

10.3 km

3.27 km

1.69 km

1.28 km

Surfaces

44.1 km

14.4 km

6.06 km

135 m

Elevation

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Friday 17 July

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Second Peninsula – View of Mahone Bay loop from Chester

Beech Hill Road Parking and Picnic Area

Sawlers Bank

Bridge over Martin's River

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View of Mahone Bay

Corkum's Island Mussel Farm & Fish Shop

Dynamite Trail: Gold River

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