Nova Scotia · Hiking

The Highlander

A 0.6-mile point-to-point route in Nova Scotia, Canada.

0.6 mi
one way
85 ft
climb
459 ft
high point
Point to point
route

The Highlander is a 0.6-mile point-to-point route in Nova Scotia, Canada. It runs between about 60 ft and 460 ft above sea level, with roughly 80 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Aberdeen, about 0.8 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Salt Mountain, Whycocomagh Mountain and Whycocomagh Mountain. For camping, Whycocomagh Campground and Ainslie Village Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at The Highlander for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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