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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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.

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