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Cape Split Trail

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Canada

Nova Scotia

Kings, Subd. B

Cape Split Trail

Moderate

5.0

(6)

hikers

Cape Split Trail

03:27

12.6km

200m

Hiking

On the Cape Split Trail, you’ll hike through a dense coastal forest to the very tip of a unique headland. Expect breathtaking views of steep cliffs that rise impressively above the Bay of Fundy’s restless tides, visited only by seabirds.

This well-marked hiking trail will take you to several excellent…

Last updated: February 28, 2025

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Cape Split Provincial Park

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2.88 km

Minas Basin Lookout

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At Minas Basin Lookoff there are spectacular views to Minas Basin about 60 metres above the coast.

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5.68 km

View of Fundy Shore

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The views at Fundy Shore Lookoff are limited due to vegetation growth.

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6.33 km

View of Cape Split Sea Stacks

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At Cape Split, the western tip of Blomidon Peninsula tip is a meadow providing excellent long-distance views in good weather. The iconic sea stacks and basalt pinnacles carved by the power of the world’s highest tides are spectacular.

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12.6 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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12.5 km

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