Facilities
- Two accessible picnic shelters.
- Two picnic benches.
- Benches (16 along the trail).
- Two parking lots along the trail.
Designated uses
- walking
- hiking
- biking
- cross country
- Nordic walking
- bird watching
- snowshoeing
- ATV/off-road motorcycle (*must be registered as an off-highway vehicle)
- equestrian
Features
- rail trail
Map
Additional trail information:
Length of trail: 12.8 kilometres
Linear or loop trail: linear (interrupted by Hwy 107)
Time to complete: 4-6 hours return (2-3 hours from end to end)
Trailhead locations:
- Bellefontaine Train Station (459 E Chezzetcook Rd, West Chezzetcook)
- Grand Desert Station Rd (near 151 Grand Desert Station Rd)
- Highway 207 [at 5909 NS-207 (Hope for Wildlife)]
Surface: Crusher dust or fine gravel.
Other trails adjacent: Atlantic View Trail.
Note: Designated as Trans Canada Trail.
Marine Riders Trails Association
The Marine Riders Trails Association was formed from the Marine Riders ATV Club in March 2022 as a community trails organization that recognizes the health and social benefits of promoting a shared trail vision for users of all ages and abilities. The association is located on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia and focuses on the area between Lake Echo and Musquodoboit Harbour. We have, however, members from all over the province. The number of members continues to grow as the organization becomes more established.
- Our Vision: Active Transportation connecting our communities.
- Our Mission: To work towards establishing a trail network that gives users of all abilities, safe and appropriate trails for recreational and active transportation use.
Association contact information: