Views of the lakeshore change with the season and the weather. Every turn brings something new. Beginning at the campground, skirt the forested shoreline of Kejimkujik Lake, take either the Mersey River trail or continue on Slapfoot to Jake’s Landing, where you’re sure to meet up with a canoeist or two. From the far end of Jake’s Landing parking lot, the trail continues on hilly terrain through scattered granite boulders. Under the canopy of trees watch for pileated woodpeckers. Soon you’ll encounter the viewing tower exhibit and the Merrymakedge playground. From there the trail follows the lakeshore, flat and easy, to the trail’s end at Merrymakedge Beach.
This is a shared-use trail so watch for bikers.
Trailhead: Meadow Beach, various points in Jeremy’s Bay campground, Jim Charles Point, Jake’s Landing and Merrymakedge parking lot.
Significant Feature: Explore the beaches of Kejimkujik: Kedge, Meadow, Slapfoot and Merrymakedge. Visit the viewing tower, stop at the Merrymakedge playgrounds or head to Merrymakedge beach for a swim!
Length: 3.7 kilometres (2.3 miles) one way.
Hiking Time: 45 minutes (one way)
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 mid-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.
