Taylor Head Beach
Taylor Head Beach
Entrance to the park.
Taylor Head Beach is a provincial park on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada. It is located 11 km southwest of Sheet Harbour, near Spry Bay, Nova Scotia.[1]
It has 1 km (0.62 mi) of sandy beach and 18 km (11 mi) of hiking trails. There are many scenic hiking trails varying in length. There are also many geological features and natural habitats.[1] Taylor Head Beach is one of the few places in Nova Scotia that has sand volcanoes.[2] Hunting is forbidden inside the park borders.
Trails
| Trail | Length (km) | Length (mi) | Difficulty | Notes |
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| Beach Walk | 1 | 0.62 | Easy | |
| Bob Bluff Trail | 3 | 1.9 | Moderate | |
| Spry Bay Trail | 4 | 2.5 | Moderate | Loop Trail. |
| Bull Beach Trail | 6 | 3.7 | Moderate | |
| Headland Trail | 8 | 5.0 | Challenging | Loop Trail. |
Note: These trails provide harsh conditions. Wear strong footwear.[1]
History
2-3 sailors drowned off the coast of Taylor Head and are buried there.[3]
Navigator
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Spry Bay, Nova Scotia Via Taylor Park Rd. To  Trunk 7 |
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| Atlantic Ocean |
References
- 1 2 3 "Day Use Parks — listed A-Z". Nova Scotia Government. Retrieved 14 November 2015.
- ↑ http://novascotiatrip.pbwiki.com/f/TaylorHead.pdf page 2
- ↑ According to a sign at Taylor Head Beach.
External links
Coordinates: 44°50′14.97″N 62°35′9.68″W / 44.8374917°N 62.5860222°W
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