Cape Smokey Provincial Park
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish & Area
Cape Smokey Provincial Park is on top of Smokey Mountain along the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island. With picnic tables and incred...
Plan ahead
Popular hiking trails, including Skyline and Franey, see many visitors during the summer and fall months and trail parking lots fill up fast. Be #ParkSmart and plan ahead!
Keep it wild, keep it safe
Do you know what to do if you encounter wildlife in the park? Before your next visit, familiarize yourself with moose, bear, and coyote safety. Be respectful and act responsibly.
Soyez prévoyant
Les sentiers de randonnée populaires, notamment les sentiers Skyline et Franey, sont fréquentés par de nombreux visiteurs au cours de lété et de lautomne, et les aires de stationnement se remplissent rapidement. Soyez #ParcsFuté et planifiez votre visite!
En pleine nature, en toute sécurité!
Savez-vous quoi faire si vous rencontrez un animal sauvage dans le parc? Avant votre prochaine visite, prenez connaissance des mesures de sécurité en présence dorignaux, dours et de coyotes. Soyez respectueux et responsable.
French follows below | Le français suit ci dessous
Note: Infrastructure improvements in the park may cause delays or reduce services while we complete this important work. We appreciate your understanding at this time.
Climb up and up to your reward at the top! Large flat rocks give you a nice place to sit and enjoy the 360-degree views of the entire Clyburn Brook canyon and the Atlantic coastline from Cape Smokey to Ingonish. Gaze back at the mountains, the sheer rocky face of Franey Mountain, or the river winding through the valley, 425 m below. Keep an eye out for wildlife – moose like this habitat too. Caution: Keep young children away from the steep cliffs. Limited parking available.
Trailhead: Turn off the Cabot Trail just north of the Clyburn River and follow the fire access road for about 1 km to a small parking lot.
Significant Feature: Transition from Acadian to boreal forest; beautiful views
Length: 7.4 km (4.6 mi) loop
Hiking Time: 23 hours
Elevation: 95430 m (3101410 ft.)
Steep climb. Rugged sections.
Trail Rating: Difficult
GPS Co-ordinates for Trailhead (in decimal degrees): Lat: 46.660766, Long: -60.422683
Open from mid-May to mid-October. A park pass is required for hiking or use of other services in the park; park entry fee applies. Check in at the Parks Canada visitor centres in Chéticamp (16 Visitor Centre Rd., situated on the west side of the park) or in Ingonish (37637 Cabot Trail, on the east side of the park) to obtain passes, information on visitor safety and any other information you may need, including a trail location map.
For your comfort and safety:
Note : Des travaux d’amélioration des infrastructures dans le parc peuvent entraîner des retards ou une réduction des services pendant que nous réalisons ces travaux importants. Nous vous remercions de votre compréhension.
Grimpez encore et encore jusqu’à votre récompense au sommet ! De grands rochers plats vous offrent un endroit agréable pour vous asseoir et profiter de la vue à 360 degrés sur l’ensemble du canyon du ruisseau Clyburn et sur la côte atlantique, de Cape Smokey à Ingonish. Contemplez les montagnes, la paroi rocheuse abrupte du mont Franey ou la rivière qui serpente dans la vallée, 425 m plus bas. Gardez l’il ouvert sur la faune – les élans aiment aussi cet habitat. Attention : Ne laissez pas les jeunes enfants s’approcher des falaises abruptes. Le nombre de places de stationnement est limité.
Début du sentier : Petit terrain de stationnement à 1 km du Cabot Trail sur le chemin coupe-feu au nord de la rivière Clyburn
Attraits particuliers : Transition de la forêt acadienne à la forêt boréale, vue remarquable sur l’océan et les montagnes Pente abrupte.
Sections accidentées.
Avertissement : Éloignez vos enfants des falaises abruptes.
Longueur : 7,4 km / 4,6 mi (boucle)
Durée de la randonnée : 2 à 3 heures
Altitude : 95 à 430 m (310 à 1 410 pi)
Niveau de difficulté : Dificile
Coordonnées GPS du point de départ du sentier (en degrés décimaux) : Lat : 46.660766 Long : -60.422683
Le parc est ouvert toute l’année, mais les services aux visiteurs ne sont disponibles que de la mi-mai à la mi-octobre.
Un laissez-passer est nécessaire pour faire de la randonnée ou utiliser d’autres services dans le parc ; le droit d’entrée au parc s’applique. Rendez-vous aux centres d’accueil de Parcs Canada à Chéticamp (16 Visitor Centre Rd., situé du côté ouest du parc) ou à Ingonish (37637 Cabot Trail, du côté est du parc) pour obtenir des laissez-passer, des renseignements sur la sécurité des visiteurs et toute autre information dont vous pourriez avoir besoin, y compris une carte de localisation des sentiers.
Pour votre confort et votre sécurité :
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