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ROQ0072
Last Modified:
08 Nov 2019
Last Full Update:
17 Nov 2017
Location
Located In | Liverpool |
Where To Find Us | (Bristol Avenue Entrance) 159 Bristol Ave Liverpool, NS |
Areas Served | Queens County (NS) |
Contact Information
Website | www.regionofqueens.com/municipal-services/recreation/trails-waterways/trails/trestle-trail |
info@regionofqueens.com | |
Phone | 902-354-5741 |
Contact | Meaghan Roberts, Director of Recreation and Healthy Communities, Region of Queens Municipality; Phone: 902-354-4422; Email: info@regionofqueens.com |
Mailing Address | c/o Region of Queens Municipality PO Box 1264 Liverpool, NS B0T 1K0 |
Fax | 902-354-4044 |
Information
Information |
This is a beautiful community walking trail. A former section of rail line, the Trestle Trail meanders along the Mersey River in the picturesque town of Liverpool. The bridge crossing in the Mersey River is closed until mid-November for repairs, but will then reopen until to the public until spring of 2020.
The surface is well packed and it is a wide trail. The Anniversary Trail connected the Trestle Trail to Pine Grove Park in 2016.
Trailhead: Take exit 19 off Highway 103 to Liverpool. Vehicles can be parked at the Circle K Gas Station or the Hank Snow Musem parking lot. GPS (Bristol entrance): 44.045456, -64.722002.
Significant Feature: Beautiful views of the Mersey River.
Trail Length: 1.2km or extended route of 3.1km
Hiking Time: 30mins to 1 hour
Ability Level: Level trail is suitable for all skill levels.
View Trestle Trail in a larger map |
Special Information
Categories - Trail & Water Route Specific | Hiking Trails ; Biking Trails & Routes |