Monday, 24 June 2013

Duncans Cove

Alright, back to good times in the Maritimes. Last week I went for a wonderful hike in Duncan's Cove. Duncan's Cove is located just past Sambro, essentially get on Hearing Cove rd and keep going. (https://maps.google.ca/maps?rlz=&q=duncans%20cove%20halifax&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&sa=N&tab=wl)
This is Duncan's Cove rd, and the giant parking lot that can be used by hikers. 
After walking down Gannet Ln, go over or around this high security gate

then enter the woods by this pole, and your in! aight see ya later have a good hike... jk I took some pics that'll make you say, well that's neat. 

walking along Gannet Ln, before the trail. 

So we took a different way then I think most ppl take. The good thing is its next to impossible to get lost, even with no trail markers. There are lots of little foot path options, but be careful some are veryyyy muddy. 

Sandwich break

WWII bunker, saaawweetttt. 
WWII bunker and a sandwich, sawweetterrr

Watch Rock, keeping the coast safe. 
splash!

Rock-o-rama 

Postcard! tell me this is not a postcard pic!

 The trail can get pretty vertical if you drop into the coves, there are ways to avoid doing this if  you're not up for the challenge. Some rocks are loose and would be a death trap if wet, so remember what I always say, don't die.
you also run along some steep drops (watch your step)

You can see the second of the Bunkers, that's the turn around point. (oh yeah, The Hike isn't a loop)


looking a lil tropical
lots of coast line...
I've run out of things to say about the coast line...  its nice, you should go.
take the highroad or the low road, your pick #CoastLine. 
 chillin in a crevahsss

there is a lighthouse out there #CoastLine

creepy house, human centipede? (prolly preying on lonely hikers :s)

Fun Hike, close to Halifax. About 5-8 km long, depending on the path you choose to take (we did about 5.7km in 2.5hrs, lots of pictures and sandwiches). The terrain is quite technical, and can turn into some moments of climbing/ bouldering. make sure you got proper footwear, waterproof would be helpful, the place is a mud hole at the beginning.
(http://www.halifaxtrails.ca/index_files/DuncansCove.html
Some more info on the trail and area if ya need.)

Happy Hiking kids

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