Delaps Cove Wilderness Trail

The Delaps Cove Wilderness Trail is owned by the Municipality of Annapolis County who purchased these lands from Bowater Mersey Paper Company Ltd. since 1985. The trails are located along the Bay of Fundy Shore about 24 km from Annapokis Royal. The trails are open for walking and hiking.

The Trail meanders through 130 acres of canopied forests. While on the trails you will go through, forests, a marsh, the Bay of Fundy’s shoreline and a walk past a large waterfall with a viewing platform. It is a beautiful place for hiking, bird watching and photography.

They actually consist of two main trails plus a logging road that joins them together. Total length is 10.3 km and will take you approximately 4 hours to complete. This trail system is open from May to October.

My sister Judy & I on the Trail

The Delaps Cove trails travel over land that once was a thriving community that was known to support 70 inhabitants at one time. All the houses but one are gone but you will see the old foundations, rock walls, apple trees and other signs of the former community.

The trail will also take you down along the rugged coastline of the Bay of Fundy where you will be able to observe the highest tides in the world.

At the head of the trail is a map and information about the trail. You will find interpretive signage along the way that explains your surroundings making this a very informative walk.

The first trail is the 2.2 km long Bohaker Trail that will take you through the mixed forest and out along the shore.

Along the way you will pass the Bohaker Falls where there is a look off built for you to observe these beautiful falls.

Next you will come out onto an old logging road, the Shore Road which will take you the 2.7 km trek to the next trail. This old logging road passes through what was once the old community. Here you will find several remnants of the old village.

Along the Delaps Cove Wilderness Trail, NS

The Charles Trail starts off the Shore Road and is 1.9 km long. This trail travels through an older forest and has several side trails leading down to the shore.

There is also an observation deck overlooking the impressive Charles Cove. You will pass two old foundations along this trail and several types of vegetation.

          Red Berries Hanging on Trees,

Every year at least once in August the Annapolis Royal Recreation Department host a special walk with nature at the Delaps Cove Wilderness Trail. Some years they hold more than one, but there is always one in August.

The annual event is looked forward to by several enthusiasts as it is a great chance to get out side and exercise and they always seem to learn something new. During the walk, hikers are treated to a guided interpretive tour describing many different things along the way. There are several knowledgeble guides in many fields of expertise along to explain the area's flora, the seaweeds found along the shore and about life in the Bay of Fundy. You may even hear about the changing enviroment in the area and of course some history.

Make sure you wear sturdy footwear and bring your camera. Allow around three hours to complete this tour.

From Annapolis Royal travel across the causeway and along Route 1 towards Bridgetown. Turn left onto the Parker Mountain Road and follow it over the North Mountain. Turn left at the stop sign and follow the road down to Delaps Cove. Watch for the trail sign on the left and turn onto the dirt road to the parking lot.

Some of the rugged Shoreline at Delaps Cove

At the trailhead you can pick up a brochure and maps to help you on the trails. There are also washrooms, parking and a picnic area here.

Not far back up the road, at Delaps Cove there is a campground and cabin rentals.

Leave the Delaps Cove Wilderness Trail and return to check out other trails in Annapolis County.