Start
26 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
45.97, -61.10 · rel 17543497
45.97, -61.10 · rel 17543497
The Highlander
A 0,9 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Nova Scotia.
Loop walk
start = finish · Nova Scotia
0,9km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
19
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
3× viewpoint
Lively
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Nature
3× viewpoint
1× monument
1× summit
Whycocomagh Provincial Park
Nature ·
76 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Look Off
viewpoint ·
157 m off route
0,8 km
93%
Salt Mountain Memorial Park Hugh McLennan
monument ·
215 m off route
0,8 km
93%
Look-Off #2
viewpoint ·
254 m off route
0,8 km
93%
Salt Mountain ViewPoint #1
viewpoint ·
258 m off route
0,8 km
93%
Salt Mountain
summit ·
500 m off route
0,9 km
99%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
26 m
–
128 m
0 km
0,5 km
0,9 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
42 m elevation
Halfway
65 m elevation
Three quarters
109 m elevation
Finish
122 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
The Highlander is 905 m long.
At an average walking pace, The Highlander takes approximately 14 min to complete.
Yes, The Highlander is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
The Highlander starts at Day Use Parking Lot.
The Highlander is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
The Highlander is maintained and managed by Nova Scotia Parks.