Skyline Trail Information & Review

January 2, 2018

City: Pleasant Bay Region: Cape Breton Province/State: Nova Scotia Country: Canada Difficulty Easy Time 2 - 3 hours Round Trip Distance 7.5 km Elevation Gain 110 m Camping Yes Public Transit? No Dog Friendly No Kid Friendly Yes This hike may lead to some of the best scenery in the entire province. Glimpse whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, trace the Cabot Trail and get an incredible view of the Atlantic Ocean from a...

Skyline Trail – Hiking Trail Information

City: Pleasant Bay

Region: Cape Breton

Province/State: Nova Scotia

Country: Canada

Trail Details

Difficulty

Easy

Time

2 – 3 hours

Round Trip Distance

7.5 km

Elevation Gain

110 m

Camping

Yes

Public Transit?

Dog Friendly

Kid Friendly

Yes

Skyline Trail Map

This hike may lead to some of the best scenery in the entire province. Glimpse whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, trace the Cabot Trail and get an incredible view of the Atlantic Ocean from a headland cliff. The prevalence of moose and bear means dogs are not permitted on the trail.

Trust us, you’ll want to bring your camera.

HOW TO GET TO THE SKYLINE TRAIL

As you drive the majestic Cabot Trail, watch for signs that will direct you to a parking lot. From here, you can access the trail.

FROM PLEASANT BAY

Only a 20-minute drive, this road offers stunning views. Before you depart Pleasant Bay, stop in at the Whale Interpretive Centre.

View a map of driving directions to the Skyline Trail.

Additional Info

CAMPING AT SKYLINE TRAIL

Fishing Cove campground is nearby.

DOGS AT SKYLINE TRAIL

While dogs are allowed in the park, they are not allowed on this specific trail.

TOILETS SKYLINE TRAIL

There are restroom facilities available.

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Image by Flickr/Tony Webster (CC BY-SA 2.0)

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Elevation Gain

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Camping

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Elevation Gain

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Camping

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Camping

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