Thursday, 07 August 2008 08:49 pm

INDIAN FALLS, (on the LaHave River)

Uses: Hiking

Time: 20 minutes (return)

Length: 1.5 km return

Difficulty: 1

Location: Follow Highway 103 to Mahone Bay (take Exit 11), then head north (away from Mahone Bay) toward Cornwall.  Proceed along this road for 16.8 km and then take the right branch toward Newburne.  Continue another 8 km to Newburne.  The trail to the falls is just past Veinotte Road (about 150 m) on the opposite side.  A rough road leads into the falls.

Description: At the end of the trail is a 25-foot rushing waterfall.  There is a footbridge crossing the LaHave River and a salmon fence located on the far side.

Notes: The road to the falls has recently been fixed up and it appears someone may be building adjacent to the falls.  This area may not be accessible to the public for much longer.

GPS Location: 373150 E   4939411 N (location of road across from Veinotte Rd)
                     372773 E   4939125 N (location of Indian Falls)

Rating: 2.5

Disclaimer: Sea Scotia Vacation Rentals in no way endorses the use of this trail.  Please do so at you own risk.  Be aware that in some places you may be crossing private property and you are required to obtain permission from the registered owner before doing so.  To determine the registered owner of the land contact the Nova Scotia Registry of Deeds office.