Trail Information
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024- 1:00 pm
This hike passes by three bodies of water – Barrachois River, Atlantic Ocean and MacDonald’s Pond. There are lots of look-off spots along the way and you can see St. Ann’s Mountain in the foreground along with Cape Dauphin and Bird Islands. Lots of interesting history about MacDonald’s pond and Red Island. MacDonald’s Pond was a harbour for fishing boats when it was open to the ocean.
Time/Distance: 1.5 – 2 hrs / 4 km
Difficulty Rating: 3C
Trail head/Starting Point:
Look for the Red Island Hiking Trail sign close to the St. Ann’s Bay Church before the Barrachois turn-off. The Red Island hiking trail starts at the Traihead sign.
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