Use the Granite Ridge Trail to transfer between the west end of Molly Moon Trail #991-2 and the mid-section of Lady Moon Trail #985 at the eastern terminus. bring lots of water, or a filter, and dont forget some high energy snacks. These areas protect the natural environment while providing opportunities for education, research, wilderness recreation, camping, sport fishing, hunting and community stewardship… https://youtu.be/Yh13MvXuc-g, awesome trail, I did the loop including the Gibraltar trail returning on the rail trail. It's described as being a narrow plateau at around 100 m (350 ft) in elevation, with steep margins. It is a part of a bigger trail system that also includes Gibraltar Rock Loop Trail(1.5 km), Admiral Lake Loop Trail(5.5km), and North Granite Ridge Trail(8.4 km). There are two Granite Ridge trails — north and south loops — that you can do separately or together in one long hike. Saturday I returned to Four Horse Flat for a reconnaissance of problematic parts of the Big Granite Trail. Gibraltar Rock Loop is a 1.6 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Meaghers Grant, Nova Scotia, Canada that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. From the Kelly Meadow Junction via Norma's place on the Trailway it is a 7.2 km return via the Trailway to the Park Road parking lot. Loved doing this trail. challenging climbs. oldbastard outdoors, North Granite ridge trail, Musquodoboit Given the length, steep elevation gains, and backcountry nature of the trail, it is not wheelchair or stroller friendly. A friend and I decided to head out and do the south loop as it’s about 18km round-trip, about 10km of which is in the White Lake Wilderness Area and the other 8km or so are on the rail trail. A great trail with a mix of climbs and descents. Total Elevation Gain is 554 m with elevation loss being 560 m, © 2015 by INLET COMMUNICATIONS Proudly created with Wix.com, SNOWSHOING -  CYCLING -  HIKING -  PICNIC SPOTS -  OUTHOUSES -  CROSS COUNTRY SKIING. Give yourself a full day . The trail continues along the granite ridge past Horne’s Lookoff for almost a kilometre where it crosses a babbling brook and arrives at Gibraltar Junction, the beginning of the North Granite Ridge Trail. 16681 Willow Ridge Trail, Fort Wayne, IN 46845 1 Willow Ridge North 289,900. Trailhead and Parking is located at the carpool parking lot which is on the corner of the exit road and the old #3 highway. This trail leads SW for 1.6 miles before dead-ending at a fence. I'd still choose the admiral lake trail over this one because its an actual loop and you only have to walk about a kilometer on the rail trail if you park at the end of bayers rd. Definitely won't be doing this trail as a loop again but might one day do it as out and back. Parking Information: Best parking is at the Musquodoboit Trailway parking lot along Highway 357. this is my favorite trail. Be prepared to rock hop across a few small brooks on the trail. Exciting new subdivision located northwest with gorgeous lots and several spec home coming available soon! Running wise this is really challenging but a great place in Halifax to get some vert over a short period of time. From there the trail gradually winds downward past tall firs and mossy boulders, and rejoins the Musquodoboit Trailway at 1.1 km. I normally walk at 5 km an hour and on this trail I was half that speed. NORTH GRANITE RIDGE GOLF 476 SOUTH MARY LAKE RD, RR#1, PORT SYDNEY, ONTARIO P0B 1L0 705-385-0808. it was beyond compare. Whether you’re an experienced hiker or a beginner looking for a challenge, this trail is an excellent option. The trail continues along the granite ridge past Horne’s Lookoff for almost a kilometre where it crosses a babbling brook and arrives at Gibraltar Junction, the beginning of the North Granite Ridge Trail. Nice back woods trail. At Kelly Junction (8.8 km) descend to the Musquodoboit Trailway and then return to the Gibraltar parking lot, a distance of 7.2 km. The actual Trail is about 9.5k, but includes almost 7km in path after. The 15+ km Crowbar Lake Trail system is a managed footpath which showcases a mix of high viewpoints and lake or river frontage experiences, with a trail head on Myra Road. NORTH GRANITE RIDGE GOLF 476 SOUTH MARY LAKE RD, RR#1, PORT SYDNEY, ONTARIO P0B 1L0 705-385-0808. The trail continues to Kelly Junction where one could proceed onto the North Granite Ridge Trail or return to the Trailway a couple of 100 metres below. amazing views and changes in terrain. The trail continues to Kelly Junction where one could proceed onto the North Granite Ridge Trail or return to the Trailway a couple of 100 metres below. The North & South Granite Ridge wilderness trails require planning for a full-day or multi-day adventure, recommended for experienced hikers only. North Granite Ridge Trail is a backcountry trail starting at the end of Gibraltar Rock Loop along the Musquodoboit Trailway near Halifax, Nova Scotia. The hike was the Gibraltar Rock loop at the north end of the Musquodoboit Trailway system, an area we’ve hiked before as part of the Granite Ridge trail. A thin layer of glacial till provides poor soil, with large areas of … The NGR is 9.5km on it's own not counting the entrance or the 7.5km railway hike back. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from April until October. About North Granite Ridge Set among 320 acres of quiet forest and stunning natural terrain in the heart of Muskoka, you’ll discover North Granite Ridge Golf Course. In mid-May there were a lot of black flies around and we were happy to have bug spray. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from April until October. In total the Gibraltar Rock section was about a kilometre in length, the North Granite Ridge was around 10 kilometres and the rail trail back to the parking lot was 7 kilometres. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/nova-scotia/south-granite-ridge-trail I will be back. The trail continues along the granite ridge past Horne’s Lookoff for almost a kilometre where it crosses a babbling brook and arrives at Gibraltar Junction, the beginning of the North Granite Ridge Trail. The entire loop took me about 5 1/2 hours with a stop for a quick lunch halfway thru. The trailway leads to five additional wilderness trail loops: Admiral Lake Loop, South Granite Ridge, North Granite Ridge, and Gibraltar Rock Loop. the trail is well maintained but not for beginners. From there the trail gradually winds downward past tall firs and mossy boulders, and rejoins the Musquodoboit Trailway at 1.1 km. The trail is well marked along the route and offers wide open views from the lookoff points. I chose to do it over 2 days as I camped back on Whites Lake on the first night. Also there were lots of horse flies (especially on the rail trail) when I was there, they didn't go for me but loved my dog. It features a decent number of inclines and declines; several superb look-offs, and varied terrain. Bayer Lake Loop Trail is a small trail by the side of the lake (1km). Awesome hike pretty tough lots of nice look offs you can exit the Northbridge trail at around 9.5km but the descent from the mountain is quite a challenge and really hard on the knees. Lots of good views but the trail is steep and rough. A: Wilderness areas are significant natural areas designated under Nova Scotia's Wilderness Areas Protection Act(the Act). Loved this trail. A trailhead to Gibralter Rock Loop and the North Granite Ridge trail is present at 13.5 km (8.4 mi). Distance: 1.07 km Minimum elevation is 16 m Maximum elevation is 45 m ABOUT US. before attending this trail do a few hiking before. The trail is best used from April to October, when little to no snow is present. Ran into a large coyote so be aware . both trails are really physically demanding plan at least 6 to 8 hours. We parked at the north parking lot for the Musquodoboit Trailway and started hiking south along the old railway bed. ABOUT US. Dogs are also able to use this trail. The wilderness area can be experienced on foot by hiking trails of the Musquodoboit Trailways system. Dogs are also able to use this trail. It is a great trail. You can do it as an out and back trail or a loop, however the loop way back is 7km on the rail trail so its pretty flat and boring. North Granite Ridge Trail Take the Musquodoboit Trailway from the Gibraltar Parking Lot on Highway 357 to the south end of the Gibraltar Rock Loop trail (1.1 km). Follow the Gibraltar Rock Loop trail connector upward and at the Gibraltar Junction, veer right onto the North Granite Ridge trail. it contains a lot of ruff descent and up hill climbs. The Trailway is an anchor for 26 kilometres of backcountry trails that wind along the granite ridges of the White Lake and Ship Harbour-Long Lake wilderness areas. if you do the trail from the start and do the Gibraltar loop you can either exit or continue on the Northbridge part which is another 9 + km. Not a trail for the faint of heart, and due to the isolation you should carry the basics to stay overnight even if not planning to. From the Kelly Meadow Junction via Norma's place on the Trailway it is a 7.2 km return via the Trailway to the Park Road parking lot. I fell in love with this trail. This junction of the Granite Ridge and Elkhorn Creek trails is about 0.25 mile west of a large 8,700 ft elevation granite outcropping just north of the Granite Ridge Trail. The trail winds its way for a distance of 9.3 km along the granite ridge, traversing areas of old growth hemlock, ascending a number of lookoffs overlooking the Musquodoboit River Valley and Granite uplands beyond and crossing "Meadow Brook" at 7.0 km. A number of tee decks are perched on the top of these granite ridges, providing long-range vistas over forest, without a road to be seen or heard. Follow the Gibraltar Rock Loop trail connector upward and at the Gibraltar Junction, veer right onto the North Granite Ridge trail. It's a tough trail due to it's length and also the 7km hike back to the car on the Musquodoboit Trailway is a bit of a slog. These trails are managed and maintained by volunteers with the Musquodoboit Trailway Association (conrtibute by becoming a member). If there is a hidden gem in the world of golf, then North Granite Ridge sparkles brightly.