A great hike on a plateau with breath-taking views of the Gulf of St Lawrence. There is a boardwalk system on the headlands to protect the fragile land.
Trail Location
- Starting waypoint: 46.738350, -60.881630 (open map)
- Location source: Trail waypoint from gpx_for_app index
- GPX file: Cape_Breton_HNP_Skyline_Trail.gpx
- GPX track name: Cape Breton HNP – Skyline Trail
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
9.7km
Distance
6.1mi
Distance
2h 47m
Total time
3.5km/h
Avg speed (incl. stops)
3.5km/h
Moving speed
257m
Elevation gain
261m
Elevation loss
341m
Highest point
Elevation Profile
Terrain & Pace Summary
Hilly Walk
Good rolling terrain with 257 m of gain over 9.7 km (26 m/km). Rewarding underfoot without being punishing.
Leisurely Walk
Easy 3.5 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.
9.8 km trail · 0.0 km away
Cape Breton HNP – Skyline Trail
A great hike on a plateau with breath-taking views of the Gulf of St Lawrence. There is a boardwalk system on the headlands to protect the fragile land.
Trailhead map1.54 km trail · 4.7 km away
Cape Breton HNP – Benjie’s Lake
Out and back trail along boardwalk and trail to a spectacular view of the lake. Probably of seeing Moose is high here.
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