Atlantic Canada - hiking in Cape Breton Highlands N.P.

The Cape Breton Highlands National Park offers 26 trails ranging from a 20-minute interpretive family walks, to challenging hikes through outstanding highland and coastal landscapes. Rugged coastal vistas, deep Acadian forests, and isolated sandy beaches await hikers ready to explore the park.

Skyline Trails is located on the west side of the Park, and is easily accessible from the Cabot Trail. After an easy hike along the mountain ridge (watch for moose grazing in the bush), hiker will suddenly reach a dramatic headland cliff overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Hiker on the Skyline trail. Cape Breton Highlands National Park, N.S.

 
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