Hike the Highlands – Snowshoe Series
Snowshoeing is a great winter outdoor sport
Hike the Highlands Festival Society will be hosting three snowshoe hikes this winter(2015) in partnership with Hike Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Watch for the Hike the Highlands Sign for parking area. All hikes start at 10:00 am.
1) Freshwater Lake – Saturday, Jan. 31st ( Admin & Visitor Centre)
2) Black Brook – Saturday, February 28th ( Black Brook Campground)
3) South Mountain – Saturday, March 14th (Paquette Lake)
All hikes can be included in the Hike Nova Scotia Hiker Distance Award Program.
Snowshoeing is becoming a popular winter activity allowing many people to enjoy the
outdoors and nature. Many hikers take advantage of this sport along with skating and
cross country skiing to stay in shape during the winter.