Hiking and walking trails in Victoria County, Cape Breton
For people who enjoy exploring on foot, Victoria County provides opportunities to access some of Nova Scotia's highest elevations, deepest canyons, dramatic look-offs and coastal scenery.
Cape Smokey
A diversity of flora and fauna, and historic rural settlements await. Visit North River and Cape Smokey Provincial Parks or Uisage Bahn Falls for some of our most beautiful and exhilarating hiking adventures.
Uisge Bàn Falls Trails
The Falls Trail
The Falls Trail is approximately 3.0 kilometres (1.8 miles) in length and requires about one hour to complete. The trail passes through a field then follows Falls Brook upstream through a mixed forest and then a hardwood forest. The deep stream valley narrows dramatically in the vicinity of Uisge Bàn Falls. At the falls, the sheer walls of the gorge tower 150 metres (500 feet) on either side.
Cape Smokey Provincial Park
6 km (3.7 mi.) one-way | Rating: Moderate | Time: 2 hours
Located on the Cabot Trail, Cape Smokey offers dramatic coastal views. The 10 kilometre (6 mile) trail offers numerous look-offs along 275 metre (900 foot) granite cliffs. Bald eagles and a variety of hawk species can often be viewed soaring on the updrafts along the cliff line. Note: There are some steep, gravelly sections. While picnic facilities are provided at the start of the trail, there are no services along the way. Carrying drinking water is recommended