Details for Thorburn Trail

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Thorburn Trail

The Thorburn trail can be considered the “keystone” trail. There was a tunnel built under the 104 to allow safe passage for users. This is the only access point to pass safely under the Trans Canada Highway and connect with the eastern end of the province.

Address: Walkerville Rd, Thorburn Nova Scotia


Use: Walking, Hiking, Biking, ATV, Snowmobile
Length: 6 km
Type: Out and back
Difficulty: Not yet rated
Availability: Open 24/7, year round
Nearest community: 13 minutes to New Glasgow by car The Thorburn trail connects up with the Pioneer/Johnny Miles trails in NewGlasgow.


Wheelchair Accessible: No




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Coordinates: Lat: 45.569584 | Long: -62.630154 | Easting UTM: 528859.3 | Northing UTM: 5046293.7

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