Liberty Lake Trail

Liberty Lake Trail is a long backcountry hiking loop in Kejimkujik National Park, Nova Scotia, generally planned as a 5-day, 4-night trip. The route is about 60–64 km and links a circuit around the park, passing through remote forest and wet ground that can slow travel when conditions are damp.

The terrain is a mix of dry, rocky footing and areas that turn wet or marshy. Expect two boggy areas and a river-bed type section where you can get wet and muddy, plus rocky or root-strewn stretches in the wilderness portion.

For overnight camping, there are 11 designated backcountry campsites along the trail. Each campsite has a metal fire box, picnic table, outhouse, and tent pads, with firewood available at the sites; campsite reservations are part of the backcountry process.

Good navigation and pacing matter: trail is marked with markers on trees, but later in the hike you need to pay close attention to stay on route. Cell service is sparse, so plan to rely on a topo map/guide and your chosen itinerary.

Common start options include the Big Dam Lake parking lot or Jake’s Landing, with other trailheads also used to hike the loop in either direction. With multiple trailheads and reservations for campsites, many parties set up a logistics plan (vehicle shuttles or staged starts) rather than doing a single out-and-back day hike.

Wet-weather sensitivity is real on this loop—muddy sections are common in the bogs and marshy ground, and short detours may be needed if blowdown trees appear on-route. Scout the route before committing to camp for the night, and when it’s been raining, assume boots and pack protection will be tested by standing water and mud.

More information: Visitor information, Liberty Lake - Friends of Keji Cooperating Association, Kejimkujik, Liberty Lake - Trailpeak