The public is asked to remain off the OHV (off-highway vehicle designated trails) within the Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area as many were badly damaged following the floods and storm a few weeks ago. Local assessments are underway involving the N.S. government and ATV Association members to survey the damage and develop a refurbishment plan. …
Ban Lifted on Travel Within the Wilderness Area
The province of Nova Scotia has reopened all trails, parks and woodlands including the Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area except those in the fire areas around Shelburne County and anywhere evacuation orders are in place. “We know that using our woods and trails are important to many Nova Scotians’ physical and mental health,” said Tory…
Annual General Meeting News
The Five Bridges Wilderness Heritage Trust proudly hosted its’ 22nd Annual General Meeting as an in-person event on Sunday, March 26 at the Estabrooks Hall reconnecting with many supporters and members. It was a wonderful chance to review recent accomplishments, financials and challenges, and to welcome Michael Coward, of Simms Settlement, as a new volunteer…
Trail Improvements Underway
This fall, many trail improvements (marked in orange on map) were completed within the Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area, especially along the Ralph Wheadon Trail down to the Old St. Margaret’s Bay Road. This trail is multiuse and is now safely accessible for hikers, bikers or ATVers alike. The parking lot at the trailhead at…