Plane Crash Trail

Total Kilometers
13.9

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Fall, Summer, Spring

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

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Plane Crash Trail
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Trail Overview

Starting at West Dalhousie Road, Plane Crash Trail is a consistently hard-packed single-lane dirt road with a loose sandy top. Be cautious of small washouts and fallen trees along the way. The main attraction is the WWII plane crash site at the halfway point, offering a unique historical landmark for visitors.

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Plane Crash Trail
Plane Crash Trail

Difficulty

An easy single-lane road with some sandy spots and small washouts. Be cautious of fallen trees.

History

The plane crash near West Dalhousie Road involves a WWII-era Mosquito KB126 aircraft. On April 20, 1944, the plane crashed approximately 12 miles SSE of Bridgetown, NS. The crash resulted in the deaths of the pilot, P/O James Gerald Brown, and the navigator, F/O Hugh Edward McCann. The aircraft was scrapped on site, which was common for Mosquito crashes due to their damaged wooden airframes.

Technical Rating

1

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Plane Crash Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

To reach the trailhead for the Plane Crash Trail in the Medway Lakes Wilderness Area, take exit 21 from Highway 101 to Bridgetown. Turn right at the end of the ramp onto Rice Road, then right (east) onto Highway 201. After 1.1 km, Morse Road will be on your right. Head south on Morse Road until you reach the end at West Dalhousie. Turn right, and the trailhead is 2.4 km ahead on your left. Sometimes, there is a handmade sign indicating the trailhead.

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