Posts Tagged ‘2016 Hike the Highlands Festival’

Mon 19 Sep 2016 Tom Wilson 2016 Hike the Highlands Festival Comments Off on Clyburn Valley / /

Clyburn Valley

                      The last day of the Hike the Highlands Festival featured the Clyburn Valley hike . Nineteen hikers enjoy this peaceful and serene walk thru hardwood stands along the Clyburn River. You will also pass by the Highlands Links...Read more

Mon 19 Sep 2016 Tom Wilson 2016 Hike the Highlands Festival Comments Off on Mica Hill & White Point / / /

Mica Hill & White Point

                  Mica Hill and White Point were the featured hikes on Day 9 of the 2016 Hike the Highlands Festival.  Sunny conditions provided a few sun burns today. Mica Hill hiking trail takes you thru an Acadian Mixed Forest up to wind swept...Read more

Mon 19 Sep 2016 Tom Wilson 2016 Hike the Highlands Festival Comments Off on North River Falls – A True Adventure / / / / / / /

North River Falls – A True Adventure

  Hiking to Nova Scotia’s highest waterfalls, North River, at 105 feet was the highlight for many hikers on Day 8 (Sept. 16,) of the 2016 Hike the Highlands Festival. The 18 km return trail in a wilderness area, provides a true adventure especially past the middle section with ups and...Read more

Mon 19 Sep 2016 Tom Wilson 2016 Hike the Highlands Festival Comments Off on Cool & Windy on Money Point Gulch / / / /

Cool & Windy on Money Point Gulch

                      Cool and windy conditions provided a memorable experience for hikers as they ventured out on the peak of Money Point Gulch.  30 – 50 km winds made for short steps and a wide stance. Hikes on Day 7, (Sept. 14,...Read more

Mon 19 Sep 2016 Tom Wilson 2016 Hike the Highlands Festival Comments Off on A new hike – Foxback Trail / / / / / /

A new hike – Foxback Trail

                        Day 6 of the festival had over 70 plus hikers enjoyed the Skyline Trail, Foxback Trail and MacIntosh Brook. A new hike Foxback trail located in Pleasant Bay provided some amazing views of mountains as well the...Read more