Haunted Wood Balsam Hallow Trail Information & Review

January 2, 2018

City: Cavendish Region: Green Gables Heritage Place Province/State: Prince Edward Island Country: Canada Difficulty Easy Time 30 minutes Round Trip Distance 2 km Elevation Gain Minimal Camping No Public Transit? No Dog Friendly No Kid Friendly Yes These two meandering trails appear in Lucy Maud Montgomery's famous story, Anne of Green Gables. Start at Lover's Lane and follow the brook through the forest. Then, wander towards the cemetery where L.M. Montgomery is buried. On site...

Haunted Wood/Balasm Hallow – Hiking Trail Information

City: Cavendish

Region: Green Gables Heritage Place

Province/State: Prince Edward Island

Country: Canada

Trail Details

Difficulty

Easy

Time

30 minutes

Round Trip Distance

2 km

Elevation Gain

Minimal

Camping

Public Transit?

Dog Friendly

Kid Friendly

Yes

Haunted Woods/Balsam Hallow Trail Map

These two meandering trails appear in Lucy Maud Montgomery’s famous story, Anne of Green Gables. Start at Lover’s Lane and follow the brook through the forest. Then, wander towards the cemetery where L.M. Montgomery is buried.

On site, you can buy everything Anne, from souvenir postcards to hats featuring her signature red pigtail braids. Take a tour or explore the grounds on your own.

HOW TO GET TO THE HAUNTED WOODS/BALSAM HALLOW TRAIL

These trails are located on site at Green Gables Heritage Place. Site fees apply.

FROM CHARLOTTETOWN

Head north from Charlottetown on PE-236. Follow PE-2 North. Turn right onto PE-13 North and left onto Cavendish Road. The parking lot will be on your left.

View a map of driving directions to the Haunted Woods/Balsam Hallow Trail.

Additional Info

CAMPING AT HAUNTED WOOD/BALSAM HALLOW TRAIL

Camping is not allowed.

DOGS AT HAUNTED WOOD/BALSAM HALLOW TRAIL

Dogs are not allowed.

TOILETS AT HAUNTED WOOD/BALSAM HALLOW TRAIL

There are restroom facilities available.

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