Cape St Lawrence Trail

Trail Info
Trail Stats
Directions
Maps / Tracks
References
Trail Info
Length: 11.3 km
Duration: 3-4h
Difficulty: 4
Cell Phone Service: Spotty

Bio

This hike (also known as The Lighthouse Trail) takes you over mountains, through thick forest, leading to a remote breathtaking oceanfront on Cape Breton's most western tip. Here lies a vast, rolling, open field shoreline with a multi-mountain backdrop. There are remains of old lighthouses and the newer automated version which is active. It also offers one nice look-off near the Bear Hill area.

These lands are moose territory and as a result, there are many side trails and offshoots from hunting. The "trails" are really old access roads and ATV paths. As of August 2016, the road and trail are in great condition with little doubt as to the correct trails to remain on.

You can make a loop of this hike (~16kms) using the Coastal/Lowlands Cove trails or retrace your route to return. As of August 2016, the trails are easily passable and well-marked/worn.
Bear.Hill.Lookoff
Cape.St.Lawrence
Cape.St.Lawrence.Trail

[Show slideshow]
Trail Stats

Min Elevation: 19m
Max Elevation: 266m
Elevation Gain: 578m
Calories Burned: ~813kcal
Mean Incline: 16%
Mean Decline: 14%

Directions

Head into Meat Cove and park in the parking lot near the Info center. The trail head is located just over the bridge.

There is an alternate start location and parking at the end of Meat Cove Rd for a small fee.

Maps / Tracks

Cape St Lawrence Track.

References