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Nova Scotia

Easy hikes and walks in Nova Scotia

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Exploring Nova Scotia on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in Nova Scotia. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

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1. Hemlocks and Hardwoods Trail

4.60km

01:12

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Harbour Rocks Trail – Kejimkujik National Park Seaside

5.12km

01:20

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Balancing Rock Trail – Long Island

2.27km

00:39

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(8)

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4. Uisge Bàn Falls – Uisge Bàn Falls Provincial Park

2.69km

00:47

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Headland Trail – Taylor Head Provincial Park

7.37km

01:53

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Sailors Memorial Way – Point Pleasant park

2.79km

00:45

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. View of the Cape Breton Coast – View from Middle Head loop from Ingonish Centre

6.21km

01:42

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(16)

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8. Bench With a View of the Lake – Warren Lake Trail loop from Ingonish

5.33km

01:23

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Wooden Bridge Over Stream – MacIntosh Brook Falls loop from Pleasant Bay

1.84km

00:31

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Halifax Town Clock – Halifax Town Clock loop from Woodside Industrial Park

7.42km

01:58

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in Nova Scotia

1. Hemlocks and Hardwoods Trail

2. Harbour Rocks Trail – Kejimkujik National Park Seaside

3. Balancing Rock Trail – Long Island

4. Uisge Bàn Falls – Uisge Bàn Falls Provincial Park

5. Headland Trail – Taylor Head Provincial Park

6. Sailors Memorial Way – Point Pleasant park

7. View of the Cape Breton Coast – View from Middle Head loop from Ingonish Centre

8. Bench With a View of the Lake – Warren Lake Trail loop from Ingonish

9. Wooden Bridge Over Stream – MacIntosh Brook Falls loop from Pleasant Bay

10. Halifax Town Clock – Halifax Town Clock loop from Woodside Industrial Park

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