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Gully Lake Trail System: Sandy Cope Trail

Record #: COT0044
Last Modified: 14 May 2024
Last Full Update: 14 Jan 2020

Location

Located In Earltown
Where To Find Us
Trail Head for Yellow Birch Trail, leading to Sandy Cope Trail
1734 Kemptown Rd
Kemptown, NS B6L 6V1
Areas Served Nova Scotia

Contact

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Website www.cobequidecotrails.ca/default.asp
E-Mail admin@cobequidecotrails.ca
Phone 902-895-2007
Contact Cobequid Eco-Trails Society

Description & Services

Information May 14, 2024 - This trail was heavily damaged during Hurricane Fiona in September 2022. After many, many hours of cleanup by volunteers, the trail is now open, but it had to be rerouted in a few places so watch for ribbons marking the route until permanent trail markers are in place.

This trail is part of the Gully Lake Trail System of wilderness hiking trails. Hikers are advised to read and consider Cobequid Eco-Trails Society Trail Users' Checklist before heading into the Gully Lake Wilderness Area. Hikers are to follow the path and trail markers. Length: 6.4 km loop Rating: "moderate" difficulty Trail surface: soil/footpath Permitted uses: hiking, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing Trail access: via Yellow Birch Trail, which is located at the trailhead at 1734 Kemptown Road. The Sandy Cope Trail starts approximately 1.5 km from this trailhead. Other trails in the Gully Lake Hiking Trail System:

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