Dynamite Trail Association

Dynamite Trail Association The Dynamite Trail is a 10km shared-use repurposed rail corridor from Mahone Bay to Martin's River One lake is the secondary water supply to Mahone Bay.

The Dynamite Trail is one 10km section of the Rum-Runners Destination Trail from Halifax to Lunenburg. It includes two of the largest bridges in the area, passes alongside the ocean in one section, meanders through mixed woodland and very pretty Oakland Common property and along two lakes with completely undeveloped shorelines. Be prepared to see wildlife, especially beavers and deer. This trail

connects with the Chester Connection Trail at the Eastern end and the Adventure Trail and Bay to Bay Trail in Mahone Bay. In January 2013 the Dynamite Trail was declared open by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. This has been the Association’s goal for 13 years and it is the first trail in the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg to be declared open by the Department. The construction of the trail is completed, but the ongoing task of managing and operating it continues.

Save the date!
06/01/2026

Save the date!

05/18/2026
05/18/2026

The RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment Community Action Response Team (CART) and the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Service recently completed proactive enforcement in Eastern Passage focused on off-highway vehicle (OHV) safety.

Several youths were observed operating OHVs on the trail system resulting in them being stopped and spoken to about their use of the trails and compliance with provincial regulations. Officers learned the youths had not completed the required safety training, which is mandated under Nova Scotia law.

Officers also engaged with parents and guardians to reinforce their responsibilities in ensuring youths are operating off-highway vehicles safely and in accordance with the law. Officers issued multiple summary offence tickets to the youths and adults and seized one OHV.

“While enforcement was a component of this initiative, education was equally as important,” says Sgt. Serge Landry, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment CART. “We want everyone to understand and comply with the regulations and their responsibilities regarding OHV use for their safety, and that of their loved ones and others.”

The RCMP will continue its partnership with Department of Natural Resources throughout the summer and into the fall; the public can expect to see us on and off the trails and on waterways across Nova Scotia.

“Our goal is to encourage the public to enjoy Nova Scotia’s excellent trail networks and scenic waterways safely,” says Sgt. Landy. “Safety is a shared responsibility, and we all play a role in ensuring these spaces remain safe for everyone.”

More information on OHV regulations and safety in Nova Scotia: https://novascotia.ca/natr/ohv/

More information on safe boating: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/boating-water-safety.html

Thanks to the volunteers for the repair on Sleepy Hollow bridge, a great day was had.
04/24/2026

Thanks to the volunteers for the repair on Sleepy Hollow bridge, a great day was had.

Blasting in the exit 6&7 area causing OHV trail closures in the Chester Municipality-this doesn’t affect the Dynamite Tr...
04/01/2026

Blasting in the exit 6&7 area causing OHV trail closures in the Chester Municipality-this doesn’t affect the Dynamite Trail.

Mushamush Bridge
03/30/2026

Mushamush Bridge

A big Thank you to the folks that attended last nights AGM it was really nice to see the community come together.
03/12/2026

A big Thank you to the folks that attended last nights AGM it was really nice to see the community come together.

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