Farmlands Trail – Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site The Google rating is 4.8

Travel back into Kejimkujik’s past with a walk to an old drumlin farm. Drumlins, elliptical hills, were formed many thousands of years ago during glacial periods. In the 19th century they attracted settlers who built their farms on the tops. Walk through the forest in the trail of ancient glaciers and search for evidence of the old farm.

Trailhead: Trail parking lot is located off Main Parkway

Significant Feature: Hike a glacial drumlin and discover why it was that settlers chose to locate farms on drumlins

Length: 1.1 km (0.7 miles) loop

Hiking Time: 20 minutes

Trail Rating: Easy

The trails at Kejimkujik showcase an incredible variety of habitats, scenery and places of cultural and historical significance. Visitor services at Kejimkujik are available from mid-May until October 31. Please visit our website for maps and information on visitor safety and visitor services.

Be responsible for your safety:

• Ensure that dogs are kept leashed and do not approach, disturb or feed wild animals.
• Wear proper hiking footwear and take along appropriate clothing.
• Have adequate sun protection (hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses) and carry water with you, especially for longer trails, climbs or open barrens.
• Bring insect repellent as black flies and mosquitoes are common all summer.
• Stay on boardwalks and designated paths to protect fragile vegetation and to reduce your chances of encountering ticks.
• Mountain bikes are permitted only where indicated, for visitor safety and protection of the environment.
• Tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll be back.

Date Details/Hours of Operation

Visit the website for hours and seasonal information. No maintenance in off-season.