This cache is named for the WW2 bunkers placed along the shore to
watch for enemy boats heading toward Halifax. One of the locals
told me (in all seriousness) that they were watching for
submarines…. (smirk!) If you’ve never walked this trail before,
you’re really missing something.
This was my first hike in NS (5 years ago), and still a
favourite. Today was a particularly good treat for the senses: The
smells of salt air and seaweed. The sounds of crashing waves, of
roaring crunching rocks under the surf, and of the deep bass boom
as the tide hits large rock fissures.
The feel of skin tingling with warm salt mists. The sights of
topaz blue water, boats and lighthouses, and seals and seabirds
swimming in the waves. The tastes of ocean air, crisp Fall apples,
wild blueberries and a celebratory cigar (my first cache). Oh, so
Sweet!
From the rotary, drive 18.5km down Herring Cove Rd. and turn L
on Duncan’s Cove Rd (N44 29.963' W63 32.504'). Turn R when the road
does, and park on the L near the trail head/access road. Ignore the
“Private Property” sign on the gate, and turn off this road at the
second to last power pole before the house at the end of it. From
the car, it took us 1.25hrs. to dawdle out and 0.5hrs to quick
march back. Can be wet, I recommend hiking boots.
Not suitable for small children(1-5yrs)about a 1.5 hr hike -
infinitely suitable for dogs. AMMO BOX and a Logbook with various
childrens toys and something for the adults also. (Thanks to Brian
– check out his caches:
GC2238 Sibley Stone,
GC268E Blue Birds