How Long Is Polletts Cove Hike?

Pollett's Cove is a 8.2 mile out and back trail located near Red River, Nova Scotia, Canada that features a river and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, fishing, and backpacking and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.

How long does it take to hike into Polletts Cove?

We'd recommended to overnight in Pollett's Cove as the hike takes about five hours each way from Pleasant Bay. The trail is well worn and climbs into the mountains so there's lots of terrain we were careful of. You have to cross Otter River about halfway through the hike, so be prepared for that.

How many km is Polletts Cove?

While browsing some blog posts about hiking in Cape Breton – we came across Pollett's Cove – a 19 km (there & back again) hike to a cove of wild horses! The post discussed the difficulty level and advised camping over night, making it a 2 day trek.

James H. Sterling

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