The Skyline Trail is a seven-kilometre, looping, hiking trail at Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia, Canada. It lies on the western side …
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Oct 17, 2024
Stunning views with beautiful fall colours. Photos did not do it justice. Arrive early if you want to avoid the crowds as they close it temporarily when at full capacity. A 1.5-2 hr hike or 2-3 hr hi… Full review by poltor
Sep 25, 2024
The Skyline trail is the most famous trail in Cape Beton NP it is definatley worth a vist with the accessable boardwalks and amazing views. There were other trails less busy with great views that are… Full review by Eric S
Aug 29, 2024
Stunning views and an easy walkout . We got there at 10 AM on a Monday and very few folks around. We did the left hand shorter branch out/back. Easy stroll with interesting information on signs about… Full review by trailrunnerOpelikaAL
Hello! I wlll be walking with a less-than-enthusiastic 9 year old on the Skyline Trail this summer and I'm wondering if the left part of the trail that I keep reading about (shorter I presume?) has the opportunity to see moose? Thanks, Sarah
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It is fairly unusual to see moose. Apparently, your best bet is to see them around sunset on the west walls of the park. Skyline is congested, but there are other amazing things to amuse …
It is fairly unusual to see moose. Apparently, your best bet is to see them around sunset on the west walls of the park. Skyline is congested, but there are other amazing things to amuse the 9-year olf. The walk out is just spectacular. If you really want moose consider going to the quieter, internal trails in the park.
Hi I am looking for hotel recommendations for 4 nights where we wont be too far from the skyline trail and other popular hikes/site. Any recommendations?
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How far is far? There are so many options and it depends on how long of a drive you want to do. It's great to have some distance so you can take in the Cabot trail. A little further …
How far is far? There are so many options and it depends on how long of a drive you want to do. It's great to have some distance so you can take in the Cabot trail. A little further down in Inverness, we loved MacLeod's Inn. On the Ingonish side, you can think about the Keltic Lodge (if they have availability). We were told that the Williams Beach House in Ingonish has the best food on the island -- and great palces to stay. We could not go or stay because the owner's daughter was getting married.
Hi, Google is telling us to bike part of the skyline trail on our route from Pleasant bay to Cheticamp. Does this make sense? Can you do this on touring bikes with gear?
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Hi, I think it is telling you to bike through the car park, which is about 500m long. There is then part of the trail that is smooth fine gravel. I am not sure if you can ride that part though. …
Hi, I think it is telling you to bike through the car park, which is about 500m long. There is then part of the trail that is smooth fine gravel. I am not sure if you can ride that part though. It will probably have a few people on it and it didn't seem like there would be enough space. Hope that helps.
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