Kauzmann Trail

Trail Info
Trail Stats
Directions
Maps / Tracks
References
Trail Info

Length: 3.5 km
Duration: 1h30
Difficulty: 2
Cell Phone Service: None

Bio

Kauzmann Trail (aka Rasmussen-McLaughlin Trail) is one of those hidden gems which offers a huge reward for a relatively minor effort. Depending on where you park / the type of vehicle you have it can be as short as 3.5km or as long as 14km. The reward at the end is a spur that rivals the Skyline and the lesser-known Blueberry Hill.

The trailhead is marked with tape on a tree marking the path. Following this path is roughly 1.7 km’s to the summit. The look off from the peak is a breathtaking 360 view of the surrounding areas.

Possible wildlife: moosev, bear, foxes, owls, hawks, pheasants, deer, and coyotes.
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Trail Stats

Min Elevation: 373m 
Max Elevation: 395m 
Elevation Gain: 71m 
Calories Burned: ~269kcal 
Mean Incline: 9%
Mean Decline: 10%

Directions

From the Bay of St. Lawarence turn onto 6014 Road and drive 3.4 km. There is no sign marking 6014 Road, but it can be identifiable because of the gravel that spills out onto the main road from rock quarry/trucks moving the gravel. The trailhead is at 46.999472, -60.432806 (as of Aug 2021) is marked with blue and orange tape. There is a rock quarry on this road and if you are driving a car, you probably can't drive any further than this. If you have a truck or SUV you can drive right to the trailhead.

Maps / Tracks

References

https://capebreton.lokol.me/the-kauzmann-trail---the-highlands-best-kept-secret