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Record #: NST0057
Last Modified: 12 Apr 2024
Last Full Update: Unknown

Location

Located In Cumberland County
Where To Find Us
N/A Kiosk- Trailhead South Oxford (Northern Terminus)
N.A Water/Station Street Intersection St W
Oxford, NS
Canada B0K 1L0
Areas Served Oxford has two potential access points if beginning the rail trail from the North...besides Water/Station Street there is the Irving Big Blueberry near the Trans Canada HIghway. Park behind the Parkview Restaurant and access the trail at the Big Blueberry in Oxford or access trails found on route six at Pugwash Crowley Rd Trailhead by Pugwash Salt mine; Wallace Bridge Station off the West Wallace River Road; Wallace Ballfield off the 307...just inland from the Wallace Gas Station.

Contact

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E-Mail nixgregalvina@gmail.com
Phone 9023972632 or 9026148695
Contact Greg Nix, President, Cumberland Trails Association; Phone: 9023972632 * 9026148695; Email: nixgregalvina@gmail.com
Alternate Contact Mike Hudson, Co-Chair Destination Trail --Cumberland Trails Assoc/ Vice Pres Oxfod and Area Trails Assoc.; Phone: 9026148695
Mailing Address c/o Clara McDonald 
8419 HWY 6 West Pugwash N 
West Pugwash, NS 
Canada B0K 1L0

Description & Services

Nearest Community With Services Depending where you are on the 44km secton of rail trail --Oxford, Pugwash, Wallace, Malagash
Trail Activities Hiking ; Trail Running ; Walking ; Cross Country Skiing ; Snowshoeing ; Mountain Biking ; Road Biking ; Horseback Riding ; All Terrain Vehicle Riding ; Off Road Motorcycle Riding ; Snowmobiling ; Geocaching ; Bird Watching ; Fishing ; Nature Viewing ; Camping ; Dog Walking (off leash) ; Dog Walking (on leash)
Trail Attributes Out & Back (Linear) Trail ; Point to Point Trail ; Network Trail ; Woodland Trail ; Rural Trail ; TCT - The Great Trail ; Multi-Day Hike ; All Year ; Groomed Trail ; Wheelchair Access (Partial) ; Scenic View ; Interpretive Signage ; Good Cellphone Reception
Facilities At Start/End/Along Trail Benches ; Camping Available ; Picnic Areas ; Trail Map Signage ; Parking Available ; Warming Facilities
Facilities Near Trail Parking Available ; Accommodations ; Camping - Serviced ; Camping - Unserviced ; Picnic Area ; Restaurant/Take Out ; Convenience/Grocery Store ; Drinking Water ; Auto Repair Service ; Fuel ; Swimming Location ; Warming Facilities ; Washrooms (Not Accessible)
Trail Rating Easy...hard pack crusher dust...few potholes but maintained frequently. Famous Historic site over the Wallace River. Several bridges and a no service tent site at the Wallace Bridge Station Trailhead--near the Historic Site. One portable toilet near Hwy 307 intersection near Wallace.

Special Information

Partnerships Route Six Snowmobile Club 
Sunrise Trails ATV Club 
Oxford and Area Trails Association
Established 1997---90 percent complete Fall 2023...washrooms and continued improved signage to come
Tags NS Trail Guide ; Recreation Categories