This was suggested to me by a friend and I knew I had to go. Information online is very lackluster so it was an adventure to find it. After lots of wrong turns and disappearing flagging tape we finally found it. It was worth the scramble through the woods on such a cold day. The opening is a lot bigger than I anticipated. Inside the cave was bigger than I had thought as well. The cave was well lit today due to such a sunny day but sections were still very dark. The ice stalactites hanging from the ceiling made it quite the sight. If you are seeking a new adventure, I highly suggest stopping in for a visit here.
Important Information – This ice cave is located just past Brooklyn, Nova Scotia. It is a little tricky to find but is worth it. The trail is a human carved path. You will mainly be walking on dirt, tree roots, and loose rocks. Sections of the trail are very steep but have a rope tied to trees to help you guide yourself down to the opening. Some flagging tape is present throughout but it disappears. You might encounter green spray paint as well on some trees. We went straight instead of right and had to use the green spray paint which was randomly found to guide our way. On Scotch Village Station Rd. you will see a small opening in the tree line on the right-hand side if turning from Highway 14 just before a single-vehicle bridge. If you’re reading a compass it will point north/north-east when pointing at the open area. To the right of the open area, you will see a small ATV trail heading uphill. The trail is heading left up the hill. Quickly you will see an option to go right once on this trail heading uphill, do not take this route and continue straight. Walking straight for 3-5 minutes you will come to a fork in the trail. To continue on the same trail you’re already on that starts to veer left or turn right onto another trail. Here is where you should see the blue flagging tape. Instead of turning right onto the trail option behind the blue flagging tape. I suggest you turn your body facing this trial, then walk 45 degrees off your right shoulder or looking straight down the trail to your right turn your head halfway between looking straight and in alignment with your right shoulder. Walk-in this direction for no more than 1-2 minutes and you should find a very narrow human trafficked trail veering left. This trail might be more obvious when there is no snow cover. Walking less than 1-2 minutes you’ll be on a ridge. To your left, you should be able to see a small human trafficked trail heading downhill that has a yellow and blue rope tied to trees present. This left-hand turn is not marked but some attempt to mark it is present. There is a tree stump approx. 3-4 feet high at the beginning, adjacent to that is a tree that has a piece carved out. If this doesn’t help the rope is pretty obvious just 15 feet down. The rope guided trail down will bring you down to the cave opening which will be to your left. If you plan to enter the cave, make sure to use the rope. The way down is slippery and steep. Use the rope at your own risk as it is exposed to the elements.
Directions – If you are traveling from Halifax, Nova Scotia you will drive towards the valley on Highway 101 (Harvest Highway). Taking Exit 5 you will turn right onto highway 14 (Glooscap Trail). Follow Highway 14 through Sweets Corner and Brooklyn. On your left, you will come to Scotch Village Station Rd. This road goes downhill then turns right and left. When you turn left you will see the empty area in the tree line on your right. This is where you start.
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