The Crowbar Lake hiking trails are about 30 km east of Dartmouth, accessed from the trailhead located at 1800 Myra Road, Porter’s Lake.
Our trails are considered difficult and challenging. They are remote, rugged and wild, with significant elevation changes and difficult rocky and rooty terrain. There are no amenities nor help nearby. The intrepid explorers who do venture here are rewarded with pristine wilderness, inspiring look-offs and spectacular scenery.
Planning ahead, packing and dressing appropriately, taking safety considerations into account and understanding trail etiquette are essential to ensure a safe and pleasant experience for all.
| Trail Rating | Moderate to Difficult/Challenging |
| Hiking Time | A half hour to a full day |
| Signage | Map and signage at trailhead and key junctions; colour-coded trail markers throughout |
| Facilities | Small parking lot, no amenities or services (and poor to no cell phone reception) |
| Season | Year-round (may be inaccessible in winter except to the most intrepid adventurers) |
| Suggested Hikes | Total Distance* |
| The Pond | 800 meters |
| Porters Lake Loop | 2.2 km |
| Spriggs Brook Trail (to bridge and back) | 5.8 km |
| Spriggs Brook Trail (to West Lake junction and back) | 9.2 km |
| West Lake Loop | 13.5 km |
| Salmon River Loop + Lookoff Loop | 18 km |
Note: Some hikers, anglers and hunters have traditionally accessed the Salmon River Trail and Look-off Loop near Otter Lake from River Drive in Lake Echo. River Drive is a private road, not maintained, and open only to local traffic. There is no trailhead there; please use the trailhead on Myra Road.