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3,586 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
142 ft
High Point
12 ft
Altitude change
117 ft
Altitude min
127 ft
Altitude start
138 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-2.5%
Grade max
6.2%
Grade min
1,864 ft
Distance climb
1,719 ft
Distance down
Middle Head Details
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Riding AreaCape Breton Highlands National Park
Ingonish, Nova Scotia -
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Local Popularity95 in Hiking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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OSM Way
The trail follows a long, narrow peninsula separating two ocean bays, ending on headland cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Smokey and Ingonish Island.
There are opportunities to see seabirds, seals, whales and eagles, as well as fishing boats in the early summer.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 4 miles avg distance
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(46.656580, -60.363460)
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Nearby Trails
- Middle Head 3,606 ft
- Freshwater Lake Beach Road 2 miles
- Freshwater Lake 3 miles
- Freshwater Lake 3 miles
- Freshwater Lake 3 miles
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
- By bent6543
TRAILFORKS & contributors - #597615 - 933 views
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Frequently Asked Questions About Middle Head
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Where is Middle Head located?
Middle Head is located in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.65658, -60.36346.
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How hard is Middle Head?
Middle Head is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Middle Head?
Middle Head has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 117 ft to 142 ft.
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Is Middle Head a point to point trail?
Middle Head is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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