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SaveIngonish trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing, Skiing, E-Biking, ATVing/Offroading, Adaptive Biking, Horseback and Dirtbiking. Scenery includes views, lakes and summits. Common trail features include boardwalks and bridges. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms. Popular destinations include Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Ski Cape Smokey and Cape Smokey Provincal Park.
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- Mountain Bike
24 trails
- E-Bike
6 trails
- Adaptive Bike
3 trails
- Horse
3 trails
- Hike
49 trails
- Trail Running
49 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
3 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
4 trails
- Snowshoe
16 trails
- Downhill Ski
16 trails
Region Details
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- 11
- 7
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Jul 12, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 65
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 24
- Trails E-Bike
- 6
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 11
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 9
- Trails Horse
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 49
- Trails Trail Running
- 49
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 3
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 4
- Trails Snowshoe
- 16
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 16
- Total Distance
- 80 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 33 miles
- Total Descent
- 12,166 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,405 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,406 ft
- Reports
- 28
- Photos
- 1
- Completed Counter
- 3,190
Articles
The 10 Most Beautiful National Parks in Canada
Jun 17, 2024 from outsideonline.com
Spectacular mountains and deep fjords, powder-blue lakes and sea stacks: here’s your bucket list of national parks to visit up north
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Ski Cape Smokey
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Popular Ingonish Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 446 ft • 36 •
This level trail follows the bottom of the Chéticamp River canyon with cliffs almost 400 metres (1,300 ft) high towering above. The First Pool is about 3.6 km up the Chéticamp River. The trail narrows and continues to Chance Pool...
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 229 ft • 24 •
Hikers will marvel at the spectacular stands of hardwood trees, boulders bigger than cars, old abandoned beaver ponds, meadows, apple trees and even the remains of an old gold mine. This trail follows the river for most of the way, but...
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 4 miles • 507 ft • 11 •
Popular blue difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 44 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 71 ft • 10 •
Retrace the steps of the Acadian pioneers who travelled this cart path from , a small settlement of seven families, to Chéticamp. The open fields and bits of foundations are visible reminders of those hardy settlers. This trail offers...
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 5 miles • 922 ft • 10 •
The trail explores , Boreal and Taiga land regions and leads to a look-off offering an impressive view of the Atlantic coast and the park interior plateau, with Cape Smokey and Cape North appearing as miniature mountains in the distance.
• 70 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 96 ft • 9 •
Multi-use trail. The north side is fairly easy single track with the odd bridge and wooden crossing, while the south side of the trail is much more technical with lots of roots and wooden boardwalks. The bridge at the far end of the...
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 4,318 ft • 192 ft • 8 •
The self-guiding trail explores mixed Acadian forest, old fields and foundation ruins on a "buttereau" (small hill) overlooking the Chéticamp River and Gulf of St. Lawrence. Wildflowers, trees and shrubs have invaded these pastures...
• 5 ★ 3.5 • 1 mile • 154 ft • 8 •
Follow the route of the old Cabot Trail from Trout Brook as it gently climbs to a ridge midway up Jerome Mountain, offering views of the Atlantic along the entire length of this trail. Traces of Acadian history abound, with the remains...
Photos of Ingonish Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Salmon Pools | Aug 27, 2024 @ 2:39pm Aug 27, 2024 | Ideal | greg13 KEPPOCH | ||
| Le vieux chemin du Cap-Rouge | Jun 8, 2021 @ 4:22am Jun 8, 2021 | Unknown | bent6543 TRAILFORKS | ||
| Le Chemin du Buttereau | Jun 8, 2021 @ 4:22am Jun 8, 2021 | Unknown | bent6543 TRAILFORKS | ||
| Le Buttereau | Jun 8, 2021 @ 4:22am Jun 8, 2021 | Unknown | bent6543 TRAILFORKS | ||
| Clyburn Valley Trail | Jun 8, 2021 @ 4:22am Jun 8, 2021 | Unknown | bent6543 TRAILFORKS |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| circlesturningcircles | wishlist | trail | activity #104855116 | Sep 29, 2026 @ 10:58am Sep 29, 2026 |
| Stuart1954 | comment | report | activity #102513131 | Aug 28, 2026 @ 7:15am Aug 28, 2026 |
| jozz | wishlist | region | activity #102169615 | Aug 23, 2026 @ 10:55am Aug 23, 2026 |
| Gordan5ytXPA | wishlist | trail | activity #101905728 | Aug 20, 2026 @ 4:06am Aug 20, 2026 |
| JustinMacEwen | ridden | trail | activity #101846902 | Aug 19, 2026 @ 8:23am Aug 19, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | I w dt | Aug 28, 2026 @ 7:15am Aug 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | Just good for about 500m, than the bridge is... | Jul 14, 2026 @ 12:56pm Jul 14, 2026 | ||
| trail | To be done on the other side, first section up... | Jul 14, 2026 @ 12:55pm Jul 14, 2026 | ||
| trail | First half is very nice, than 25-30% of bit... | Jul 14, 2026 @ 12:54pm Jul 14, 2026 | ||
| trail | Start at the Cap Rouge camping area and it... | Aug 4, 2025 @ 4:00pm Aug 4, 2025 |
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Epic Ride Descent 2k21 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 24 | 39 miles | 3,274 ft | 15 miles | 1,404 ft | #7,977 | #29 | 1 | 28 | 646 | ||
| E-Bike | 6 | 11 miles | 1,339 ft | 5 miles | 1,391 ft | #7,447 | #33 | 8 | 15 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 11 | 13 miles | 781 ft | 5 miles | 906 ft | #5,855 | #21 | 7 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 4 miles | 226 ft | 1 mile | 328 ft | #6,428 | #23 | 7 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 9 | 10 miles | 554 ft | 4 miles | 906 ft | #5,855 | #21 | |||||
| Horse | 3 | 3 miles | 98 ft | 4,662 ft | 866 ft | #3,201 | #36 | |||||
| Hike | 49 | 76 miles | 9,301 ft | 30 miles | 1,404 ft | #3,331 | #7 | 28 | 1,302 | |||
| Trail Running | 49 | 76 miles | 9,301 ft | 30 miles | 1,404 ft | #3,520 | #9 | 28 | 116 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 3 | 3 miles | 92 ft | 1 mile | 253 ft | #1,310 | #35 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 4 | 4 miles | 144 ft | 1 mile | 866 ft | #953 | #31 | 2 | ||||
| Snowshoe | 16 | 23 miles | 2,139 ft | 9 miles | 1,404 ft | #863 | #31 | 5 | ||||
| Downhill Ski | 16 | 4 miles | 2,867 ft | 3 miles | 827 ft | #652 | #4 | 71 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Ingonish?
Ingonish has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ingonish?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ingonish are:
- Clyburn Valley Trail (4.1/5)
- Salmon Pools (4/5)
- Warren Lake Trail (4/5)
- Franey (4/5)
- Le vieux chemin du Cap-Rouge (3.8/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Ingonish?
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What is the longest trail in Ingonish?
The longest trail in Ingonish is Franey at 6.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Ingonish?
The best hiking trails in Ingonish are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Ingonish?
The best trail running trails in Ingonish are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Ingonish?
Ingonish has a total of 65 trails. Of those, 24 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Ingonish to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ingonish?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Ingonish is Franey with 991 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Ingonish?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Ingonish is Franey with 1,108 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Ingonish?
Ingonish supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowshoeing, Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Ingonish?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Ingonish is Franey with an average grade of 7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Ingonish?
Yes, there are 11 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Ingonish. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Ingonish?
The overall region status for Ingonish is Clear / Green. Out of 10 trails:
- Clear / Green: 10
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Can I ride an ebike in Ingonish?
Yes, Ingonish supports e-bike riding. There are 4 trails in Ingonish that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What is the highest summit in Ingonish?
The highest summit in Ingonish is White Hill at 1,745 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Ingonish?
The most popular Strava segments in Ingonish are:
- Mary Ann Falls Road (50 athletes)
- White point gravel (41 athletes)
- To Franey Parking Lot (23 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Ingonish?
Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Ingonish. View all adaptive trails in Ingonish for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Ingonish?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Ingonish are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Ingonish?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Ingonish are:
- Clyburn Valley Trail (5/5)
- Le vieux chemin du Cap-Rouge (3.5/5)
- Broad Cove Campground Connector (0/5)
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