Nova Scotia Bicycle Tour - Day 10 Cape Split

Nova Scotia Tour

Day 10 Cape Split

Thunderstorms woke me during the night. Fortunately, I stayed nice and dry in my tent. I awoke in the morning to a foggy misty day.

I departed my campsite without the BOB or any equipment. I descended approximately 10 miles to the small village of Scotts Bay. The road ended at the Cape Split trailhead.

Cape Split is a fishhook shaped peninsula sticking out into the Bay of Fundy. It is only accessible by boat or the hiking trail.

Cape Split Trail

I took off my bike shoes and put on sneakers. I hiked through the lush vegetation. I could not hear or see the ocean.

Cape Split

I suddenly emerged from the forest. A great precipice dropped away from me on three sides. I was all alone in a surreal setting. The fog, the mist and the sound of the surf made me feel like I was in a movie. I walked along the cliff edge. I found a campsite with some equipment. I wasn't alone after all.

I found a route down to the bottom of the cliffs. I walked a short way along the shore line. I didn't stray far however. The local people had warned me to be careful. The 40 foot Fundy tide rises fast.

Cape Split

Rocks worn smooth by tidal currents

These algae covered rocks pictured at the left were worn smooth by the tidal currents. I was very careful of my footing. I envisioned my self being trapped by the incoming tide against the cliff face being unable to walk to due a broken leg or ankle.

I walked back to the top of the cliffs. At the top, I saw the two campers walking along the shoreline 300 feet below.

I hiked back to my bike. A light rain started falling as I arrived at the trailhead. I rode back to the Lookoff in the rain.

On the way I passed the government wharf at Scotts Bay (pictured on the right). Note the vertical distance between the high water mark on the wharf and the water level in the picture.

Low Tide at the Bay of Fundy

I arrived back at the campground. I didn't feel like cooking outdoors in the rain. I enjoyed a nice meal at the restaurant located near the campground.

After dinner I showered, washed and dried my soggy clothes in the campground laundromat. I spent the rest of the evening reading in my nice dry tent.

My total mileage for the day was 19.8

Continue to Day 11.