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4.6 miles
Distance
1,141 ft
Climb
-1,150 ft
Descent
1,404 ft
High Point
-9 ft
Altitude change
306 ft
Altitude min
315 ft
Altitude start
305 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-26.4%
Grade max
48.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,184 ft
Distance flat

Franey Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Ingonish, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Parks Canada

Climb steadily through the forest and your effort will be well rewarded at the summit. Large rocks provide an ideal spot to rest and take in spectacular 360° views of the Clyburn Brook canyon and the Atlantic coastline, stretching from Cape Smokey to Ingonish. Look inland toward the mountains, the sheer rocky face of Franey Mountain, or down to the river winding through the valley, 423 metres below.

Keep an eye out for wildlife along the way—moose are often seen in this area.

2025 update: The trail has been recently realigned to include two scenic loops. Access the parking area and trailhead at the end of Franey Road.

source: Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Access Info

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
Trails are busiest between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Have a back-up plan in case the parking lot is full.

Disclaimer

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.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Franey

        ▼ Where is Franey located?
        Franey 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 46.66082, -60.42269.
        ▼ How hard is Franey?
        Franey is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Franey?
        Franey has 1,141 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,150 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 306 ft to 1,404 ft.
        ▼ Is Franey a point to point trail?
        Franey is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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