Michael Haynes is Canada's most published author of trail guides and a leading authority on trail development and active transportation. He has authored fifteen trail guides, including Hiking Trails of Cape Breton, Trails of Halifax Regional Municipality, and the two-volume The Best of The Great Trail. Haynes's travel writing has appeared in Ottawa Magazine, Saltscapes, and Explore. He lives in Halifax.

Calling all adventure seekers: the 10th edition of Hiking Trails of Mainland Nova Scotia is now available. This gorgeously illustrated trail guide shows off the most beautiful hiking routes that Nova Scotia has to offer. Written by the East Coast's most accomplished hiker, Michael Haynes, Hiking Trails of Mainland Nova Scotia highlights 60 of the province's most picturesque trails, organized by location based on some of the area's iconic scenic drives, including the Halifax and the Eastern Shore's Marine Drive, the South Shore's Lighthouse Route, and Kejimkujik National Park.

Each trail entry features detailed maps, route descriptions, and an array of useful information -- including highlights and notable sites along the trail, facilities, trail conditions, and potential hazards. From shorter day hikes such as the Mill Falls Trail to the 50 km, multi-day hike through Cape Chignecto Provincial Park, Hiking Trails of Mainland Nova Scotia gives hikers of all stripes the opportunity to plan the perfect outdoor adventure.