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Beechville Lakeside Timberlea
Rails to Trails
The BLT Trail begins in Beechville
adjacent the Coca Cola plant
in the Lakeside Industrial Park
and continues for 13 kilometers
terminating at the intersection of the trail with the St Margarets Bay Rd..
The trail proceeds at that point under the
management of the St. Margarets Bay
Area Rails to Trails Committee.
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Blue Jay Way Section
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The first leg of the BLT trail has been designated as Blue Jay Way. |
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This scenic walk takes you through a corridor of birch, maple, spruce, fir and tamarack. After about 1km the trail follows the shore of Governor Lake. Two benches are placed at this spot, courtesy of Atlantic Wholesalers .The trail provides a number of scenic vistas and an opportunity to enjoy the peace and tranquility associated with a wilderness experience. The total distance of Blue Jay Way is 1.75km and should take the average hiker about 40 minutes to cover at a leisurely pace." |
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Six Mile Falls Section
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The second leg of your journey begins at the foot of the lake and is known as Six Mile Falls.
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You follow Governor Brook as you continue your journey and within 500 meters you will see a path to your left, just past the church which will allow you to cross the brook and walk through the parking lot and get a coffee or other refreshments across the street. Continuing on you will see Six Mile Falls on your right about 500 meters up the trail. Those interested in geology may want to examine the rocks around the falls.The area has considerable amounts of amethyst was found within the rock formation. There is a rest area in front of the falls for those who wish to sit and relax. The trail carries on with Governor Brook on one side. You will soon come to a small rail bridge. It is known as 6.2-mile bridge, a hold- over from the days when the rail line was in use As you make your way along the trail you will notice the traffic from highway#3 which runs parallel to the trail until you get half-way through Timberlea. Next you will arrive at the Railway Bridge over the Nine-Mile River, which is an opportunity to stop and admire the view from the bridge. This brings you to the end of Six Mile Falls section; you have now traveled 4km and it should have taken about 1:15 min. since beginning your journey.
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Fraser Mill Walk Section
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As you cross the highway you enter Fraser Mill Walk. You will note there is a convenience store just past the beginning of the walk; your last chance for refreshments.
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This portion of the trail travels very close to the back yards of the residents. Approximately 1 km from where you crossed the highway there is a millpond on your right, just across Highway#3. This was the location of The Fraser's mill, the last water-powered sawmill in Halifax county, for which the walk is named. After crossing the last street that intersects the trail, you come to a quiet section of trail lined with oak, birch, maple and several varieties of softwood. Once you reach the tower at the end of Fraser Road, you begin the rural leg of your adventure. You have now traveled 6km and have been walking approximately 2 hrs |
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Cranberry Run Section
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| Cranberry Run is the most remote section of the trail. It affords the hiker an opportunity to get away from the highway and enjoy all of the wonders nature has to offer. |
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Just befor you come to Cranberry Lake you will see the trailhead to the Bluff Trail. Which is a wildeness trail and requires caution. Please read the signs before using this trail. Continuing on our trail you will travel through a bog area while enjoying the beauty of Cranberry Lake. You will see the large bog at Cranberry Lake and all of the good things associated with such an ecologically sensitive area
When you arrive at the next intersection,whch is Silver Birch Dr in Lake of the Woods you have traveled the 9.25 km and should be (done in ) about 3hrs on the way. At this juncture we have another 3.25km to go. You will pass over two small bridges through a quiet area until you see Five Island Lake and reach Sir John A Hi School on your left. About 1.6km further, you will come to the #3 highway crossing, which is the end of the BLT Trail.
At this point you can retrace your steps, or continue on to the trail system of St Margarets Bay
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