Most reviewed Hiking areas in Halifax, Canada to visit (Updated January, 2024)

Most reviewed Hiking areas in Halifax

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Halifax through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 32 places from Hiking area category.

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Cape Split Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 One of the must do hikes in Nova Scotia. Very scenic route all the way to the parking lot of trail head. Hike is scenic all the way as well, for hike you have option to do the loop or just the route best suitable for you. I recommend doing the loop, so you can enjoy all the beautiful views offered b...

4.80 (737 reviews) (~99.63 km from centre)

York Redoubt National Historic Site

Historical landmark

Situated high on a bluff, this 1793 defensive fortress offers educational displays & water vistas.

4.60 (645 reviews) (~6.32 km from centre)

Salt Marsh Trail Head

Hiking area

👍👍 A picturesque trail for walkers and bikers alike. Beautiful, open waterside views give way to serene woods on a trek from Cole Harbour to Lawrenctown. See eagles, cranes, hawks and breathtaking sunsets. A welcomed gentle breeze coming off the water keeps the bugs at bay. Throw in your headphones and...

4.90 (501 reviews) (~10.92 km from centre)

Atlantic View Trail

Hiking area

👍👍 Lovely, wide, gravel, groomed trail suitable for walks, cycling, strollers and possibly wheelchairs. Variety of scenery from boardwalks through salt marshes to oceanside cliffs to famous surfing spot Lawrencetown Beach.

4.80 (500 reviews) (~18.84 km from centre)

Polly Cove Hiking Trail

Hiking area

👍👍 One of the best trails we’ve ever been in Nova Scotia! Better than Peggy’s Cove light house in my opinion.

4.80 (364 reviews) (~29.71 km from centre)

Joseph Howe Falls

Tourist attraction

👍 Very nice waterfall. This is the first in the set of two falls in Victoria Park. Will be visiting again in the spring when there is more water flow. The directions from Google took me down a residential street that could not access the park. I ended up taking Park road and parking in the main parkin...

4.70 (327 reviews) (~82.8 km from centre)

Uniacke Estate Museum Park

Museum

Built in 1817, this historic, lakefront estate offers scenic grounds with walking trails & tours.

4.70 (323 reviews) (~33.81 km from centre)

The Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail

Hiking area

👍👍 I did the first 2 loops today. The pot lake loop is definitely harder in my opinion. The blue loop was still rugged, but had some easier stretches where I was able to go at a faster pace. 4 hours walking at a good pace. Just under 16km, from the parking lot, on my recording. Beautiful throughout....

4.80 (271 reviews) (~14.12 km from centre)

9 Mile River Trails

Hiking area

👍👍 We hiked the 9 Mile River Trails for the first time today and believe we did around 11.5 to 12 kms in total both ways, but didn't finish the whole thing. We arrived around 11:30am, and took our time to enjoy the hike. We went to the lake and back (longer route to the left) and really enjoyed the wal...

4.50 (140 reviews) (~40.23 km from centre)

McIntosh Run Singletrack Biking and Hiking Trails- Hartlen Park Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 The best place in HRM to ride mountain bikes. Granite frickin’ wonderland.

4.80 (134 reviews) (~4.41 km from centre)

Crowbar Lake Trail

Hiking area

👍👍 I absolutely loved this trail. I had no idea it existed. We hiked it in early March.. so lots of ice and you really had to be careful with your footing. It was challenging... lots of up and downs. We only did the first loop, which took us about 3 hours, but i think it could be faster during the...

4.80 (121 reviews) (~23.2 km from centre)

Duncan's Cove Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful hike, peaceful and crashing waves, can go just a short way or hike to the end. My pup loved it and I found it quite easy to navigate :) although hard to find the entrance? I was terrified of trespassing on private property but I spoke with two others and they said it’s the only way to get...

4.70 (107 reviews) (~16.96 km from centre)

Shubie Trail Head

Hiking area

👍 Wonderful trail to run and explore!

4.60 (101 reviews) (~10.35 km from centre)

Butcher Hills Falls

Hiking area

👍 It was an easy drive to get to with partial travel on gravel road. The beginning of the path leads downward pretty sharply for a short time. But wasn't too difficult for 7 and 9 year old. The water was low and allowed us to explore a lot of the falls. Which also made it very slippery in some spots....

4.80 (98 reviews) (~75.1 km from centre)

McIntosh Run Community Trail

Hiking area

👍👍 Very nice trail. Easy to walk. Even there has road map. But still east to get lost. Use “all trail “ apps is recommended.I mean the mcintosh run single trail

4.20 (98 reviews) (~6.03 km from centre)

M.A.R.C. Trail System

Hiking area

👍 Had a great day sledding, has nice trails for snowshoeing or xc skiing

4.60 (89 reviews) (~76.6 km from centre)

Gibraltar Rock Loop Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 Great short hour-ish hike. Beautiful views of area at the peak. Not a challenging trail, however that first climb is pretty steep. I recommend going in reverse, so you're more warmed up and the back side isn't as steep.

4.70 (85 reviews) (~37.83 km from centre)

Hobsons Lake Trail

Hiking area

Dogs allowed

4.70 (84 reviews) (~10.71 km from centre)

Black Hole Falls

Hiking area

👍👍 You'll need proper footwear for this short hike to the waterfall and cool lookout. Left to the lookout and right to the steam, and both are always a bit spongy. Less than 10 mins from the road.

4.60 (83 reviews) (~96.67 km from centre)

West River Falls Boardwalk

Hiking area

👍👍 Everything was closed but always nice to walk around here..view all the cool stuff they have now added. Beautiful Spot. Relax have a picnic lunch.. enjoy the scenery...

4.70 (82 reviews) (~87.85 km from centre)

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Most reviewed Hiking areas in Halifax, Canada