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Cape Breton Hiking Trails

Find the best trails, maps, and outdoor spots in Cape Breton.

Explore the best of Cape Breton hiking

Cape Breton hiking is more than just a walk in the woods, it’s cliffs, coastlines, forest paths, and hidden waterfalls waiting to be discovered.

Our trail listing highlights some of the island’s top hikes with route info, Google Maps, local insight, and a bit of history or lore to bring each trail to life.

Whether you’re after a short family stroll, a rugged climb, or a quiet path to a waterfall, there’s a trail here for you.

TRAIL
Length
Difficulty
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Acadian Trail

8.4km loop
3C
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Baille Ard Trail

5km network
1B
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Barrachois Mountain Gorge

10km return
2C
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Ben Eoin Trail

2km return
3C
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Cap Auget EcoTrail 

9km network
2C
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Cape Dauphin

6km return
3D
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Coxheath Hills Wilderness Trail

10km network
3C
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Devil’s Hill Falls

6.5km return
2C
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Franey

7.4km loop
4C
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Frenchvale Brook Walking Trail

1.4km loop
2B
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