Ship Harbour Long Lake Wilderness Area

The Ship Harbour Long Lake Wilderness Area is a large protected wilderness area located in Halifax County, Nova Scotia, near the community of Musquodoboit Harbour. It is known for its forests and interconnected lakes.

Map of Ship Harbour Long Lake Wilderness Area

The wilderness area covers about 16,581 hectares (40,970 acres), making it the largest wilderness area in Halifax County. The area stretches into includes long, winding hills, with nearby protected areas, such as the White Lake Wilderness Area and the Tangier Grand Lake Wilderness Area.

• GPS coordinates: 44.8244° N, -62.7814° W
• By car: It can accessed via the Moose River Road, starting from Elmsvale. which branches off Nova Scotia Highway 7. There is several roads that leads to the area, including Off Lake Road and Murchyville Road.

• Hiking: Within the wilderness area, some routes can be explored on foot using hiking trails that are part of the Musquodoboit Trailways system.

The wilderness area features a network of long, interconnected lakes surrounded by dense forests. The terrain is mostly uninterrupted. The area supports a large amount of wildlife, and visitors may see birds and small mammals in the wilderness area.

The Ship Harbour Long Lake Wilderness Area has a variety of opportunities for wilderness recreation and tourism, such ans angling, hunting, canoeing and hiking.

The wilderness area has remote conditions. Be aware that cell phone coverage is limited and weather can change quickly. Trails are poorly maintained, so wear appropriate footwears.

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