Discover High Head Trail in Prospect, Nova Scotia, the perfect spot to amble alongside the ocean

High Head Hiking Trail great spot for families to explore

High Head Hiking Trail
Prospect, Nova Scotia

25 minutes from the Armdale Roundabout
Scenery: 5/5
Terrain difficulty: 3/5
Our overall experience: 4.5/5

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There are two entrance points to this four-kilometre, one-way hiking trail along the coastline in Prospect. You can park on Hages Lane and enter through the wooded Dr. Bill Freedman Nature Reserve, or for our recent hike, we parked on the other end of the trail along the Prospect Bay Road at the bottom of Indian Point Road. This is a dead-end, narrow lane with not much room to turn around at the top. It was already full of parked cars, but we had no problem finding a spot along the main road. Just be mindful of oncoming traffic.

We then made our way— just a short walk— to the top of Indian Point Road and onto the High Head trail.

We were rewarded with instant, beautiful scenic coastal views. It’s the perfect trail for ambling alongside the ocean.

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High Head Hiking Trail

We prepared for cool weather, in case it was colder along the coast or the fog rolled in. There was no need on this particular day -- the sun was shining and there was no shade to be found, but the breeze off the ocean created the perfect elements.

The terrain is a bit rugged, so be sure to have proper footwear (sturdy sneakers or boots).

There’s not a continuous single-file walking trail or path. For the most part, you can choose from the varied terrain as you make your way. It’s very flat, unless you want to climb across rocks on the beach or explore the massive boulders a la Peggy’s Cove. Otherwise, stick to the path.