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Trails
Trails in Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.
Challenging
Franey Mountain Trail
Steep loop to big Atlantic and canyon views above Ingonish
Challenging
Franey Trail
Steep forest climb to big Atlantic and canyon views near Ingonish
Challenging
Blueberry Mountain Trail
Steady, brushy climb to big Cape Breton coastal views.
Moderate
Acadian Trail
Big Gulf views, steady climbs, and a soothing brook descent.
Easy
Middle Head Trail
Easy headland ramble to sweeping Atlantic cliffs and lookoffs
Moderate
Mica Hill Trail
Windy highland walk to glittering mica outcrops and wide open views
Challenging
Fishing Cove Trail
Steep forest descent to a lonely ocean cove with seaside campsites
Moderate
Broad Cove Mountain
Short, steady climb to big Atlantic views over Ingonish.Moderate
Glasgow Lakes Look-off Trail
Windy plateau hike to a quiet lookoff over Glasgow Lakes
Easy
Jack Pine Trail
Short coastal loop through a rare jack pine forest with ocean views
Easy
Corney Brook Trail
Shaded brook walk to a quiet waterfall in a box canyon
Easy
Bog Trail
Quick, wheelchair-friendly boardwalk through a rare highland bog.
Easy
Warren Lake Trail
Easygoing lake loop with swim-friendly beach and a fun footbridge
Easy
Freshwater Lake Trail
Flat lakeside stroll with swim spots and a cobble barrier beach spur
Easy
Benjies Lake Trail
Quick lakeside stroll on the high plateau with real moose potential.
Easy
Freshwater Lake Look-off Trail
Tiny stair climb to big Ingonish views in minutes
Easy
Lone Shieling Trail
Short loop through rare old-growth sugar maples and a Scottish hut
Easy
Le Buttereau Trail
Short historic loop over a hill with ocean and river views
Easy
MacIntosh Brook Trail
Shady brookside stroll to a small waterfall, perfect for families
Moderate
Branch Pond Look-off Trail
Plateau panorama and Atlantic glimpses via a gently climbing track.Challenging
Mary Ann Falls Road Trail
Long old-road walk to a swimmable waterfall and stair-step viewpoint
Easy
Green Cove Trail
Tiny stroll to pink granite and Atlantic drama
Easy
Buttereau Trail
Short, history-rich loop with Acadian homesteads and coastal glimpses
Easy
Jigging Cove Trail
Easy loop around a quiet lake with frogs, birds, and fall color
Moderate
Aspy Trail
Quiet forest walk along the Aspy Fault with modest end views
Easy
