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Chester District Municipality

Dynamite Trail: Gold River – Sawlers Bank loop from East River

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Nova Scotia

Chester District Municipality

Dynamite Trail: Gold River – Sawlers Bank loop from East River

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Dynamite Trail: Gold River – Sawlers Bank loop from East River

04:35

55.5km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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11.3 km

The Canal

Lake

26.1 km

Beech Hill Road Parking and Picnic Area

Highlight • Parking

Here there is a gravel pull off with room for parking and picnic tables overlooking the river. Across the road there is an access point for the Dynamite Trail, making this a good parking spot for a day hike.

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27.0 km

Dynamite Trail: Gold River

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of trail runs parallel to Gold River and is mostly flat gravel which makes for easy walking. Stay aware and watch out for bikes and ATVs since this is a popular trail for them.

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30.9 km

Sawlers Bank

Highlight • Other

55.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.4 km

10.6 km

9.01 km

8.76 km

2.67 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.2 km

21.3 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Thursday 9 July

28°C

16°C

24 %

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Dynamite Trail: Gold River – Sawlers Bank loop from East River

Beech Hill Road Parking and Picnic Area

Dynamite Trail: Gold River

Sawlers Bank

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