Rum Runners Trail

Halifax / South Shore
119KM
3-4 days
1-3 days
City/woodlands/coastal/beaches/history/bridges

GOLD RIVER BRIDGE CLOSED: Effective Friday, September 24, 2021 the Gold River Bridge is CLOSED to all traffic.  Reconstruction is underway.  For updates visit here.

CHESTER CONNECTION TRAIL (Goat Lake to East River): Due to the Highway 103 twinning project, sections of the Chester Connection Trail (Rail Trail) will be closed intermittently from April 1 to December 31, 2026. Work includes overpass construction, trail realignment, and new abutments. For updates on specific dates visit here.

How to use map: The Rum Runners Trail is a collective of seven municipal and volunteer trail organizations.  Click on the trail section next to the partner’s name to learn more.  Click “View Legend” in the bottom right side of the map to reveal a full list of points of interest.  Toggle the checkboxes on and off to view amenities of interest to you.  Both the desktop and mobile versions of the map will show you where you are on the trail and in relation to nearby services and attractions.

Dial 911 in case of an emergency.
Cell phone coverage is very good throughout the length of the trail, but there may be occasional reception issues. If you have a question, or to report any trail issues, please contact Chester Recreation and Parks at 902-275-3490 or recreation@chester.ca.  Your concern or inquiry will be directed to the appropriate partner trail group. For the Harvest Moon Trail, or Celtics Shores, please see the contact information on their respective pages.