Horses return to Confederation Trail

image of two people on horses on a trail meeting a person on their bike

Equestrians will once again have access to designated rural sections of the Confederation Trail from July 1 to October 31.

Equestrians can use the following designated areas on the Confederation Trail from 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset:

Prince County: Harper to Alma, and O’Leary to Piusville
Queens County: Kinkora to Freetown, and Emerald to Hazelgrove.
Kings County: Lake Verde to Hermitage, and Hermitage to Fodhla.

If you meet a horse while walking or cycling on the Confederation Trail, move to the right and greet the rider in a friendly, relaxed tone. Make sure pets are on a leash and avoid making sudden movements or loud noises. When approaching a horse, leave as much room as possible, let the horseback rider know you are there, and wait for them to acknowledge you before passing.
Equestrians should not ride the trail during or after heavy rain. Trails will be closed to equestrians after extreme weather events to prevent damage to the trail.

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure staff continue to monitor trail conditions and make necessary repairs. Islanders can also report issues via text message:

Prince County: 902-200-1014
Queens County: 902-200-6649
Kings County: 902-200-2112

For more information and safety tips on sharing the Confederation Trail, visit: Equestrian Pilot Project.

Media contact:
Stacey Miller
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
samiller@gov.pe.ca

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