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This trail is built and managed by volunteers under the umbrella of the Cobequid Ecotrail Society. The Rogart Mtn. Loop is the first loop built in Colchester Co and happens to begin and end at Sugar Moon Farm parking lot. The trail will be part of the Cape to Cape Trail from Cape George, Antigonish Co. to Cape Chignecto, Cumberland Co.
For more information, check out www.capetocapetrail.ca
If you are interested in becoming involved in this exciting trail and its construction, scroll down for notices about upcoming trail-building days, or email Norris Whiston at norrisw@ns.sympatico.ca
Take the Roof off Winter
Sat., Feb. 6, 2010 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Cross country ski event in Gully Lake Wilderness - A Parks are for People Event Cross-Country Skiing at Gully Lake Wilderness Area A guided cross-country ski excursion through hardwood forest trails within the provincially-designated wilderness area located near Mount Thom. The 3,810 hectare (9,400 acre) Gully Lake Wilderness Area protects the largest remaining patch of mature forest in the Truro-Pictou area and was home to the Hermit of Gully Lake. Winter snow cover is fairly reliable. BRING your cross country skis, lunch, water, and proper clothing. Suitable for adults and youth 12 years or older. MEET at the Gully Lake Wilderness Trail Head on Kemptown Road, in Earltown. Participants are responsible for their own transportation. Car pooling will be coordinated for those interested. SPONSORED by the Nova Scotia Department of Environment-Protected Areas Branch. Pre-register by calling Oliver Maass at 902-424-2123 or maassoc@gov.ns.ca. Group size is limited.
Sun., Feb. 7, 2010, 1 - 4 PM snow shoe event on the Cape to Cape Trail from Durham to Scotsburn, 8 km (approximately 2 ½ to 3 hours) MEET at Scotsburn Recreation Building BRING lunch, water, and proper clothing, and snowshoes. SPONSORED by Scotsburn Recreation Association, Pictou County Trail Association, and Hike Nova Scotia. CONTACT: Fran Wyman 902-924-2910 fran.wyman@gmail.com
Sat. Feb. 20 11am 5 or 6 km Snowshoe Event. MEET at Sugar Moon Farm, Earltown, Rt 311 Turn left at Alex MacDonald Rd. BRING lunch, water, and proper clothing, and snowshoes if you have them. If needing snowshoes call ahead to reserve. They can be supplied by the Municipality of Colchester. SPONSORED by Central Nova Volkssport, Municipality of Colchester, and Hike Nova Scotia. If needing snowshoes, call ahead to reserve. They are supplied by the Municipality of Colchester. CONTACT Sheila Wilson 895-2007 (leave message)
Pick up a Map with interpretive detail at Sugar Moon Farm in the restaurant on weekends.
ROGART MOUNTAIN TRAIL
6.2 km loop, Earltown, Colchester County
Built fall 2008 by Cobequid Eco-Trails Society
Part of the Cape to Cape Trail
- - - - Alex MacDonald Road
1. Sugar Moon Farm.
2. Bonesetter’s Wall.
3. Christy and Alex’s Lookoff.
4. New Portugal Brook.
5. Andrew’s Plateau.
6. Catherine’s Lookoff.
7. Rogart Vernal patch.
8. Rogart Mountain North Lookoff. Elev. 1125 ft.
9. Rogart Mountain South Lookoff.
10. Rogart Mountain West Lookoff.
11. Rogart Grassland.
12. Leattie Rise (pronounced Letty).
13. Leattie Brook.
14. Jane’s Falls.
15. William and Jane MacDonald Foundation.
16. Robert and Nancy Munro Foundation.
17. Peter “Bonesetter” and Elizabeth Murray Foundation
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