Whycocomagh Provincial Park
Whycocomagh Provincial Park occupies a dramatic hillside overlooking the Skye River Valley and the Bras d’Or Lakes. This is a quiet scenic...
Overview
Waterfall Season Select!
Black Brook (Gairloch Mountain Falls)
Height: 15 m
Distance (one way): 1 km
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation: 120 m
Hiking Time: 1 hour
Cellphone Coverage: Yes (intermittent)
Finding the Trailhead: From Highway 105 west of Baddeck, turn onto Middle River West Road and then turn left onto Gairloch Mountain Road. After 1.5 km and at the Y intersection, pass over a small wooden bridge and go uphill to some flagging tape on the left side of the road located 2.1 km after crossing the bridge. Park here and follow the flagging tape into the woods in a southern direction. Road is susceptible to rain damage, only recommended with SUV type vehicles.
Trailhead: 46°07’42.2″N 60°58’37.3″W Waterfall: 46º7’20.13”N, 60º58’39.16”W
The Hike: From where you park on the logging road, the trail is marked with orange, blue and pink flagging tape all the way to the fall. It traverses a mostly maple and beech mature forest that is covered by ferns on the ground. The trail goes down slowly for the first part but then becomes very steep at the end. Ropes for the climb down are in place but be extra careful using them. Once you reach the bottom of the valley, the waterfall is only a few steps upstream.
Nearby Things To Do
Cape Breton Clay
Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Margarees
Unique pottery reflecting the bounty, wildlife and sea life of the Island. Studio/gallery in a renovated barn two minutes from the Cabot Tra...
Baddeck Forks Golf Club
Regions: Cabot Trail, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Baddeck & Area
9-hole, par 36, 3000 yd. Rating 68.2; Slope 106. Gentle course with views of Baddeck River, valley and mountains. ...
CleanWave Restaurant
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Whycocomagh & Area
About CleanWave Restaurant: Satisfy your appetite for culture and good food at the Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre! Recently renova...
The Barra Strait Marina
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona & Area
Cape Breton Island boasts some of the best boating in the world. It is located in Grand Narrows at the Barra Strait Bridge. The Barra Strait...
The Frolic’n Folk Pub & Grill – Iona Heights Inn
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona & Area
The Frolic’n Folk Pub & Grill serves comfort food as well as pub fare which pair nicely with a crisp local lager or glass of wine....
Locals Know Blogs
Canada's Musical Coast, nestled along the western shores of Cape Breton Island, offers some of the most breathtaking sunsets in the country.
Continue Reading
Bras d'Or Lake
|
Cabot Trail
|
Canada's Musical Coast
|
Cape Breton's South Coast
|
Louisbourg and area
|
Outdoor Adventure
|
Winter
Snowmobiling offers exhilarating experiences across winter landscapes, but safety must always be a priority.
Continue Reading
Bras d'Or Lake
|
Cabot Trail
|
Canada's Musical Coast
|
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
|
Cape Breton's South Coast
|
Coastal Adventure
|
Culinary
Atlantic lobster from Cape Breton Island is renowned for being the freshest and some of the tastiest lobster in the world.
Continue Reading
Bras d'Or Lake
|
Cabot Trail
|
Canada's Musical Coast
|
Cape Breton's South Coast
|
Fortress of Louisbourg
|
Living Culture
|
Louisbourg and area
|
Music & the Arts
|
Winter
Tap your toes to fiddle tunes at a Ceilidh. See authentic Acadian crafts at Les Trois Pignons. Take a piece of Mi’kmaq culture home with you at a drum-making workshop. On Cape Breton Island, culture is all around you just waiting to be explored!
Continue Reading
Bras d'Or Lake
|
Cabot Trail
|
Canada's Musical Coast
|
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
|
Culinary
|
Hiking
|
Outdoor Adventure
|
Waterfall Season
When the adventurous duo Chris and Jan from A for Adventure received the call to explore Cape Breton Island’s magical Waterfall Season, they packed their gear, laced up their boots and set their sights on some of Nova Scotia’s most breathtaking scen
Continue Reading
Bras d'Or Lake
|
Cabot Trail
|
Canada's Musical Coast
|
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
|
Cape Breton's South Coast
|
Fall
|
Hiking
|
Louisbourg and area
|
Outdoor Adventure
|
Waterfall Season
|
Winter
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
Continue Reading
Bras d'Or Lake
|
Cabot Trail
|
Canada's Musical Coast
|
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
|
Cape Breton's South Coast
|
Coastal Adventure
|
Hiking
|
Louisbourg and area
|
Outdoor Adventure
|
Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
|
Waterfall Season
|
Winter
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
Continue Reading
Bras d'Or Lake
|
Cabot Trail
|
Canada's Musical Coast
|
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
|
Cape Breton's South Coast
|
Hiking
|
Outdoor Adventure
|
Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
|
Winter
When Cape Breton Island dons its blanket of snow, it transforms into a winter wonderland bursting with adventure and serene beauty.
Continue Reading
Cape Breton Island is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, and when winter descends, the island transforms into a wonderland of snow-covered trails, frosted trees, and serene vistas.
Continue Reading