Long Lake Wilderness Trail

Hiking trails & Routes

Canada

Nova Scotia

Halifax County

Long Lake Wilderness Trail

Moderate

hikers

Long Lake Wilderness Trail

02:35

10.00km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 21, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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193 m

Long Lake Provincial Park

Highlight • Lake

Spanning over 2,000 hectares (4,942 acres), Long Lake Provincial Park is defined by its massive namesake lake and a landscape of granite boulders and dense Acadian Forest. A network of wide, gravel trails provide easy access for walkers and cyclists, while the more adventurous can explore winding footpaths that lead to secluded rocky shorelines. Whether you are launching a kayak into the clear waters or exploring the historic remains of old stone walls tucked away in the woods, the park serves as a sprawling natural backyard for those looking to swap city pavement for the quiet beauty of the Nova Scotian coast.

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770 m

Long Lake Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Along the western shore of Long Lake, you have a few spots that offer amazing views, and this is one of the best spots. It's great to sit on a rock and look into the lake's soothing water. It's beautiful.

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5.44 km

Long Lake

Highlight • Lake

Long Lake is a large freshwater lake in Halifax’s Long Lake Provincial Park, bordered by forest, granite shoreline, and several informal access paths from the surrounding trail system. Views open up from rock slabs along the eastern shore, and the calm water makes it a popular pause point for walkers exploring the park. The lake stretches through a narrow basin, creating long sightlines and quiet coves that are easy to reach from the nearby trails.

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8.93 km