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Kenomee Trail System: Devil's Bend Trail

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Record #: COT0041 Last Modified: 16 Jan 2020 Last Full Update: 16 Jan 2020
Location
Located In Economy
Where To Find Us
Kenomee Trail System Parking Area
920 River Phillip Rd
Economy, NS
Areas Served Nova Scotia
Contact
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Website www.novascotia.com/see-do/trails/devils-bend-trail/6103
E-Mail cobequidconsulting1@gmail.com
Phone May-September: 902-647-2600
Contact Kenomee Trail Society
Alternate Contact Cobequid Interpretive Centre; Email: wccda@ns.sympatico.ca
Volunteer Opportunity Kenomee Trail Society hosts trail maintenance days for volunteers who want to help maintain the Kenomee Trail System. Please contact us if you are interested!
Description & Services
Information Devil's Bend Trail meanders through valleys and high atop sandstone cliffs, along the Economy River to Economy Falls. The trail offers wonderful views of the river from cliffs as high as 50 m, including the Devil's Bend look-off where you can see sandstone that is sculpted by wind and rain into an intricate series of wave-like cornices. Other sections of the trail run along the rich floodplain and riparian zone. The trail winds through mature forests of maple, beech, birch, red spruce and hemlock. Hikers may spot black bear, white-tailed deer, birds of prey including bald eagles, songbirds and a variety of wildflowers. Economy Falls is at the north end of the trail. Most of this trail is within the Economy River Wilderness Area.  
 
Length: 6.6 km one-way (linear) 
Permitted use: hiking 
Trail surface: soil/footpath 
Rating: "moderate" difficulty, steep sections 
Significant Features: wilderness views, challenging climbs, quiet riverside meadows, wildlife, wildflowers, mature forests 
Recommended season: June to October 
 
Directions: 
To access the trail, follow Route 2 to Economy. Turn North onto River Phillip Road (unpaved road, rough sections), follow road and signs for 3 km to Devil's Bend Trail parking area (south end of trail), or 7 km to Economy Falls parking area (near north end of trail).  
 
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Tags Active Living ; Fall Fun ; Fundy Connect ; Hiking ; NS Trail Guide ; Outdoor Recreation ; Recreation Categories ; Trails ; Walking