Located only a short drive from Halifax Metro, the Granite Ridge Trail provides easy access to the White Like Wilderness area, one of only 31 Wilderness areas designated by the province of Nova Scotia for preservation because of its ecological beauty and complete and undisturbed ecosystem.

The rugged 350 million year old Granite Ridge landscape was shaped in part by the shifting of glaciers during the last ice age 10,000 years ago. These glacial basins, hills and ridges can be seen today as clear lakes and majestic views.

The Granite Ridge Trail begins and ends on the route of what was affectionately known as "The Blueberry Express", an early 20th century rail line. The area is rugged and challenging, but the rewards are well worth the effort - majestic views over the lakes and granite outcrops of the Wilderness area, and across the sweet and pristine Musquodoboit River. The trail winds its way over 17.9 kilometers of the great outdoors, crossing brooks, passing through stands of old growth hemlock forest and connecting many a spectacular view.