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Black Beach Trail

Easy

5.0

(1)

10

hikers

Black Beach Trail

01:09

4.31km

50m

Hiking

As its name suggests, the Black Beach Trail leads to a special beach where the sand is black, formed by graphite deposits. There’s also a chance that you’ll also encounter orchids, various seabirds and seals, while even moose or black bears have been spotted from the trail.

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Last updated: February 28, 2025

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45 m

Black Beach

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At the unique Black Beach, the name suggests what makes this beach special: the fine grains of sand here are black due to the graphite deposits around the beach.

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2.17 km

Blick zur Frenchmans Creek

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On the shores of the Musquash Marine Reserve, you can see Frenchmans Creek. Depending on the tide, you'll see either a sluggish trickle or a completely full inlet.

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4.31 km

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3.81 km

502 m

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3.81 km

502 m

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Friday 16 October

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September 2, 2024

As its name suggests, the Black Beach Trail leads to a special beach where the sand is black, formed by graphite deposits. There’s also a chance that you’ll also encounter orchids, various seabirds and seals, while even moose or black bears have been spotted from the trail.



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