The Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area is a protected wilderness area in Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada, near Upper Tantallon. The wilderness area is managed by the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change under the province's Wilderness Areas Protection Act. It helps to normalize air quality and protecting watersheds.
Geography The Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area comprises in area. The wilderness area has many forests, barrens, wetlands, rivers, and lakes.
History The Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area was established on October 18, 2011.
Consultation The consultation to create the wilderness area lasted two years and resulted in its creation. In total, 121 votes were submitted. 85 people supported the designation of the proposed wilderness area, while six people opposed it. Private lands are not being considered as part of this wilderness area. However, some respondents advocated to add the private lands to the wilderness area.
Access The Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area can be accessed via Nova Scotia Route 103 and Nova Scotia Route 333, as well as forest trails, such as Old Saint Margarets Bay Road.
Recreation The Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area offers a variety of opportunities for recreations, including hiking, running, canoeing, trout fishing, hunting, and nature appreciation. It is also suitable for education and research.
Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail The Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail is a hiking trail inside the wilderness area. The hiking trail is more than long. Bicycles or motorized vehicles are not permitted on The Bluff Trail. The hiking trail is managed by Woodens River Watershed Environmental Organization by an agreement with Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change.
See also
List of protected areas of Nova Scotia
References
External links
Map of the Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area