Escape the Cape

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This hike begins on a fairly wide trail with a steady incline through the woods along the coast of Cape Chignecto, The Bay of Fundy, NS; it is only the beginning! May 2015 – Photo by Lt E. Cameron

 

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This team of cadets from units across Atlantic Canada quickly make ground up the coastal switch backs. May 2015 – Photo by Lt E. Cameron

 

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The higher you go, the more breath taking the view! May 2015 – Photo by Lt E. Cameron

 

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You feel as if on top of the world! May 2015 – Photo by Lt E. Cameron

 

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It wouldn’t be a trek without at least one water crossing; there were many more! May 2015 – Photo by Lt E. Cameron

 

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What goes up, must come down; the team is taking a break at Refugee Cove. May 2015 – Photo by Lt E. Cameron

 

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This is what they are looking at. May 2015 – Photo by Lt E. Cameron

 

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Farther on in this journey you will find yourself back on top of the coastal cliffs, looking out into the Bay of Fundy. May 2015 – Photo by Lt E. Cameron

 

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May 2015 – Photo by Lt E. Cameron

 

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The cadets are cautious as they hike above the cliffs; sure footing and technique which they have learned and practiced during their training is essential. The view is worth all the hard work and preparation. May 2015 – Photo by Lt E. Cameron

 

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May 2015 – Photo by Lt E. Cameron

 

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May 2015 – Photo by Lt E. Cameron

 

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The last view before turning away from the coast to follow the trail inland and back to the start. May 2015 – Photo by Lt E. Cameron

 

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The trail through the forest is still mesmerizing! May 2015 – Photo by Lt E. Cameron

 

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May 2015 – Photo by Lt E. Cameron

 

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When the tides are in your favor there is the option to head down to the beach for the last stretch, just as soon as you get down the stairs! May 2015 – Photo by Lt E. Cameron

 

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When you finally reach the shore and look back across the cape; pride and joy in what you have accomplished. May 2015 – Photo by Lt E. Cameron

 

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The famous Red Rocks that you will only find along The Bay of Fundy. May 2015 – Photo by Lt E. Cameron

 

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And so this expedition comes to and end; up the hill and back to the Cape Chignecto Information Centre. May 2015 – Photo by Lt E. Cameron