Trail Engineering

Taken 2005 August 18.

At this point, a creek crosses the MacKinnon’s Brook Trail to spill into the Gulf of St. Lawrence which is nearby and below. Notice the care with which the stepping stones are placed to provide good footing crossing the creek bed and the way the rocks are arranged to support the trail as it climbs up past the creek bed. Careful siting of trails, rerouting of old trails where necessary, switchbacks on the Bear Trap (“Trap à Mhathain”) Trail to prevent erosion (and ease the climb), impeccable signage, provision of look-offs to take in the gorgeous vistas—all these things and many more bear witness to the loving care and attention lavished on this trail system. It didn’t just happen; it was built!

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