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Salt Mountain Trail

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Record #: MCI0192 Last Modified: 11 Apr 2019 Last Full Update: 02 Oct 2015
Location
Located In Whycocomagh
Where To Find Us
Whycocomagh, NS
Areas Served Inverness County
Contact Information
Website trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/i018.html
Information
Information This is a maintained 2.5 km return hike to the top of Salt Mountain rising 230  
metres (750 ft) above Bras d'Or Lake. The steep climb to the top travels through 
a forest of predominantly mixed woods. At the summit there are several lookoff 
points offering picturesque views of the lake and surrounding mountains.  
 
The park itself contains camping, outhouses, picnic area, parking, cooking and  
table shelters, water taps and showers. Visitors are reminded to be careful on  
the very steep, slippery slope on the side of the mountain.
Special Information
Categories - Trail & Water Route Specific Hiking Trails ; Provincial Park Trails

Agency Overview

About This Agency
Whycocomagh Provincial Park
Whycocomagh Provincial Park occupies a dramatic hillside overlooking the Skye River Valley and the Bras d’Or Lakes. This is a quiet scenic setting for camping and hiking, or as a base from which to ta ... [More]
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