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Nova Scotia

Cumberland, Subd. A

Refugee Cove Trail – Cape Chignecto Provincial Park

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Canada

Nova Scotia

Cumberland, Subd. A

Refugee Cove Trail – Cape Chignecto Provincial Park

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hikers

Refugee Cove Trail – Cape Chignecto Provincial Park

07:56

24.0km

1,100m

Hiking

Refugee Cove Trail has three steep climbs and marvellous panoramic views along the coast. The hike is fairly challenging, with over 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) of elevation gain, and you’ll need to be in good shape to complete the there and back in one day. If you wish to take…

Last updated: February 28, 2025

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Cape Chignecto Provincial Park

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174 m

Red Rocks Beach

Highlight • Beach

Depending on the tide, the red rocks here extend into the water and from a distance they resemble a tired dragon that has laid down on the beach to rest.

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11.7 km

Refugee Cove

Highlight • Beach

Where should you look first? At the different colors of the dramatic rock formations or at the pointed rock rising out of the water? Simply spectacular!

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11.9 km

Refugee Cove

Camping Site

24.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

1.44 km

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Thursday 9 July

20°C

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33 %

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Comments

August 22, 2024

Refugee Cove Trail has three steep climbs and marvellous panoramic views along the coast. The hike is fairly challenging, with over 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) of elevation gain, and you’ll need to be in good shape to complete the there and back in one day. If you wish to take your time to enjoy the wonderful

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