Beautiful walk out into the Atlantic with many views and birds. Very near Keltic Lodge.
Trail Location
- Starting waypoint: 46.655360, -60.372190 (open map)
- Location source: Trail waypoint from gpx_for_app index
- GPX file: Cape_Breton_HNP_Middle_Head.gpx
- GPX track name: Cape Breton HNP – Middle Head
Recent Trail Notes
Recent trail-related items found during a five-year scan from July 12, 2021 through July 12, 2026. Verify access, closures, and conditions with the park, trail manager, or local association before heading out.
No recent trail-specific news item was found in the five-year scan. This draft keeps the section as a review note so it can be refreshed before publishing.
Trip Summary
Trip Stats
4.5km
Distance
2.8mi
Distance
1h 24m
Total time
3.2km/h
Avg speed (incl. stops)
3.2km/h
Moving speed
196m
Elevation gain
196m
Elevation loss
72m
Highest point
Elevation Profile
Terrain & Pace Summary
Hilly Walk
Good rolling terrain with 196 m of gain over 4.5 km (44 m/km). Rewarding underfoot without being punishing.
Leisurely Walk
Easy 3.2 km/h pace — plenty of time to take in the surroundings.
Trails Near This Route
🧭️ Trails from avoidingchores.com within 10 km of the trailhead, sorted nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the trailhead.
4.5 km trail · 0.0 km away
Cape Breton HNP – Middle Head
Beautiful walk out into the Atlantic with many views and birds. Very near Keltic Lodge.
Trailhead map0.8 km trail · 1.6 km away
Cape Breton HNP – Freshwater Lake
Walk along wheelchair accessible trail along the beach then inland.
Trailhead map10.0 km trail · 6.9 km away
Cape Smokey Trail
No GPS track. A challenging hike up and down the mountain. Benches at regular intervals.
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