more stats
2,953 ft
Distance
114 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:20:31
Avg time
112 ft
Altitude change
94 ft
Altitude min
207 ft
Altitude max
94 ft
Altitude start
207 ft
Altitude end
3.8%
Grade
-6.9%
Grade max
18.4%
Grade min
2,208 ft
Distance climb
187 ft
Distance down
558 ft
Distance flat
00:20:31
Avg time

MacIntosh Brook Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    Ingonish, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #40296 in Hiking [+]
    • #342360 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Imagine a nice, easy, fairly level stroll along a babbling brook and through a mature hardwood forest with a scenic waterfall at the end. Add to that the songs of forest birds and you have this relaxing trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Directions to macintosh-brook trailhead (46.812090, -60.767920)

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      1 Review & Comments

      Tula2
      There is a loop for the trail in one section but most ppl dont hike it because its not as good a trail as the primary. But we did the loop and it was less traveled and meandered. This section not good for ppl who need stable, easy trail. Otherwise its nice!!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is MacIntosh Brook located?
      MacIntosh Brook 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 46.81209, -60.76792.
      ▼ How hard is MacIntosh Brook?
      MacIntosh Brook is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for MacIntosh Brook?
      MacIntosh Brook has 114 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 94 ft to 207 ft.
      ▼ Is MacIntosh Brook a point to point trail?
      MacIntosh Brook is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is MacIntosh Brook?
      MacIntosh Brook is 2,953 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on MacIntosh Brook?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on MacIntosh Brook. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access MacIntosh Brook? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to MacIntosh Brook are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike MacIntosh Brook?
      The estimated time to hike MacIntosh Brook is approximately 21 minutes. The trail is 2,953 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is MacIntosh Brook?
      MacIntosh Brook is a very popular trail. There have been 46 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 78 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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