Rocky Lake Chain
Lake chain in Nova Scotia
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Rocky Lake Chain is a glacial lake chain located in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, Canada, adjacent to the communities of Caledonia and Trafalgar, and near the Rush Lake Nature Reserve.[1] The chain consists of First Rocky Lake, Second Rocky Lake, and Lower Rocky Lake. It is 105 kilometres (65 mi) to Halifax and 68 kilometres (42 mi) to Truro.[2]
| Rocky Lake Chain | |
|---|---|
| Location | Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 45°13′34.7″N 62°33′03.3″W |
| Type | Glacial lake chain |
| Primary inflows | Multiple inlets |
| Primary outflows | Multiple outlets |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Settlements | Caledonia, Trafalgar |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Rocky Lake Chain | |
Lakes
First Rocky Lake
First Rocky Lake is the northernmost lake in the Rocky Lake chain.[3] It is connected to Oliphant Lake by a stream. The lake is measures approximately 465 metres (1,526 ft) in length, and 1,264 metres (4,147 ft) in width.[2] It has four inlets and one outlet.[4]
Second Rocky Lake
Second Rocky Lake is located at the centre of the lake chain.[5] It measures approximately 927 metres (3,041 ft) in length, and 885 metres (2,904 ft) in width.[2] The lake has two inlets, and one outlet.[6]
Lower Rocky Lake
Lower Rocky Lake is the southernmost lake in the chain. It is connected to Princess Pine Lake, MacDonald Lake, and Round Lake.[7] The lake is measured approximately 2,935 metres (9,629 ft) in length and 917 metres (3,009 ft) in width.[2] It has two inlets and one outlet.[8]
Access
The lake can be accessed via Nova Scotia Route 374 from Sanctuary Road, as well as several minor forest trails.[9]
