Trail Notices & Alerts Articles

 

A Friendly Reminder of Trail Rules and Courtesy

With the arrival of the good weather, we’re seeing more and more people out enjoying the Trail. Please remember the pandemic safety guidelines and respect your fellow trail users. We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable experience. Trail volunteers and Conservation Officers with Environment and Climate Change performed trail patrols over the holiday…

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Trail Maintenance Season

It is trail maintenance season again. Our volunteers will be on the trail periodically doing trail maintenance at various days, times and locations on our trail. Please watch for notices on the trail and be aware that there may be equipment and workers on the trail. We ask that trail users please use the trail…

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A Reminder to Cyclists

With the current COVID restrictions we are seeing increased trail usage. This is a friendly reminder to cyclists to please slow down, sound your bell or horn and ride single file when passing others on the trail. This lets other trail users know you’re passing and allow everyone to social distance. The most important rule…

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SMBARTA Trail Open Sign
SMBARTA Trail Open Sign

Trails Stakeholder Message

The following is a letter from the Nova Scotia Lands and Forests – Parks and Outreach Division March 24, 2020 Trails Stakeholders:Earlier today, the province updated Nova Scotians on recent measures to help curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus, including use of parks and trails. Understandably, Nova Scotians want to get out for walks…

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COVID 19 Update to Members and Trail Users

Jump to section:Hygiene recommendations | Volunteer recommendations | Provincial Restrictions | Safety & Responsibility Trail use and the need for trail maintenance is expected to increase with the closure of some recreational and community venues. Trail use remains one of the safest recreational activities during the pandemic and a good way to relieve the stress…

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Spring ATV Closure in Effect
Spring ATV Closure in Effect

Spring ATV Closure in Effect

Please note that the Spring closure of our trail to ATVs and Side-by-Sides will come into effect Sunday March 8th 2020. we would kindly ask that ATVs and Side-by-Sides refrain from using the trail. This closure is due to spring thaw, to preserve the surface of the trail. Once the thaw is complete, it will…

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Trail Caution in Ingramport

Please be careful on the trail in the Ingramport area. A tree has fallen across the trail and has the potential to cause injury. We are working on sending out a work crew to cut the tree out of the way and will let everyone know when it is cleared. This is a great opportunity…

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