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View of the Cabot Trail – Skyline Trail Viewpoint loop from French Mountain

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Inverness, Subd. A

View of the Cabot Trail – Skyline Trail Viewpoint loop from French Mountain

Moderate

4.8

(25)

261

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View of the Cabot Trail – Skyline Trail Viewpoint loop from French Mountain

02:00

7.31km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cape Breton Highlands National Park

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A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.39 km

Skyline Trail viewpoint, Cape Breton Highlands National Park

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2

2.64 km

Boardwalk Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park

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There are numerous sections of boardwalk along the Skyline Trail. These allow visitors to explore Cape Breton's lush ecosystem without causing it any damage.

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3

3.16 km

View of the Cabot Trail

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4

3.45 km

View of the Cabot Trail from the Skyline Trail

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The Skyline Trail with its special views of the coastal landscape and the Cabot Trail is a must when visiting Cape Breton. If you're lucky, you might even see whales.

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5

3.51 km

View of the Skyline Trail and coast, Cape Breton Highlands National Park

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6

3.57 km

Skyline Trail Viewpoint

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Attention: trail is closed until further notice, probably until October 2025! cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/tourists-operators-drought-ban-forest-activities-1.7603055

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7

3.62 km

View of the Cabot Trail

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8

3.65 km

Skyline Trail Boardwalk, Cape Breton Highlands National Park

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7.31 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.62 km

1.14 km

471 m

Surfaces

5.27 km

1.49 km

471 m

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